Celtic chairman Brian Wilson has criticized the 'stupid debate' around the pitch invasion that followed their title-clinching victory over Hearts in May.

The incident occurred after Callum Osmand scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time, securing a 3-1 win for Celtic. Wilson took issue with 'absurd' reports suggesting the referee had ended the match prematurely and Hearts players had been attacked.

What happened?

Celtic have been fined £7,500 and face the prospect of losing 1,000 spectators for a home Scottish Premiership match if there is another 'significant incursion' before the end of the 2027-28 season. Hearts, with players still in their kits, left the stadium immediately, citing a 'menacing and threatening atmosphere inside the stadium'.

Why it matters for Celtic

The team's current league standing is 3rd in Premiership, with 67 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WWWWW. Their goal difference is +24, with 59 scored and 35 conceded. Celtic are 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.

What comes next?

The SPFL has announced penalties for several clubs, including Celtic, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, and Hamilton Academical. Celtic were also fined £2,500 for their fans entering the pitch and using pyrotechnics in the previous game away to Motherwell. The team's last result was a 3-1 win over Dunfermline on 2026-05-23. Their recent form is 5W-0D-0L, with a 5-game winning run. | Category | Stat | | League Standing | 3rd | | Points | 67 | | Recent Form | WWWWW | | Goal Difference | +24 |