Hearts criticise 'irresponsible' pitch invasion remarks
Hearts have criticized comments made regarding a recent pitch invasion at Celtic Park, labeling them as 'highly irresponsible' and with 'dangerous implications'. The remarks came after Celtic's manager Martin O'Neill dismissed concerns about the incident following a match where Celtic defeated Hearts. Hearts has called for football authorities to address the situation seriously and has expressed concerns about the implications of such invasions on match duration.
- ▪Hearts condemned comments made by Celtic's manager Martin O'Neill regarding a pitch invasion as irresponsible.
- ▪The pitch invasion occurred after a last-minute goal by Callum Osmand during a match where Celtic beat Hearts 3-1.
- ▪Hearts has written to the SPFL and Scottish FA to express their concerns about the implications of pitch invasions.
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