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Martin O’Neill’s Celtic clinched the Premiership with a dramatic late double against Hearts on the final day, capping a season of chaos with an unlikely crown. The 20-year gap between his two title-winning eras now reads as destiny, not distance.
Celtic secured their fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title on Sunday with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Hearts, who finished runners-up by a single point. The champions' late winner came in stoppage time, ending a season of relentless pressure from rivals Rangers and Hearts.
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Hearts lead the Scottish Premiership by a single point ahead of Saturday’s Glasgow showdown at Celtic Park. A win for the Edinburgh side guarantees their first title since 1960 while Celtic must win to avoid a fifth straight loss and keep their five-in-a-row dream alive.
Partick Thistle secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Dunfermline Athletic on Saturday, booking their spot in the Scottish Premiership playoff final. St Mirren awaits in a clash that could shape the league’s future.
A referee’s decision in the heated Celtic-Hearts derby has sparked outrage, with calls for transparency and change in Scottish football officiating. The SPFL faces mounting pressure amid threats of legal action.
Police surveillance followed online threats after a late VAR penalty in Celtic’s 3-2 win over Motherwell. The SFA warns of a dangerous escalation in referee intimidation ahead of Saturday’s title decider against Hearts.
Hearts need only a draw at Celtic Park to clinch their first league title in 64 years, while Celtic must win to retake the summit. The stakes could not be higher ahead of Saturday’s Scottish Premiership decider.
Hearts stand on the brink of their first Scottish Premiership title in 64 years after a dramatic Sunday fixture against Celtic looms. A controversial 99th-minute penalty gifted Celtic a 3-2 win over Motherwell, slashing Hearts' lead to a single point with a single match remaining.
Rangers captain James Tavernier accused the club of failing him after being denied a final home appearance despite medical clearance. The 34-year-old defender, set to leave this summer, called the situation a 'lack of care' toward his decade-long service.
West Ham’s Premier League title hopes were dashed by a late VAR ruling, while Celtic snatched victory in Scotland with an added-time penalty. Controversial decisions in both matches sparked fresh debate over video review’s role in modern football.
Hearts need only avoid defeat against Celtic on Saturday to become the first non-Old Firm side to win the Scottish Premiership in over four decades. The Edinburgh club's rise comes amid a financial gulf that has widened under UEFA's new cost-control rules.
Hearts supporters remain convinced of a Premiership title win as Celtic’s late penalty against Motherwell reignites debate over officiating standards. The controversial call has shifted momentum ahead of Sunday’s pivotal clash at Tynecastle Stadium.
Celtic’s quest for an unprecedented 12th straight Scottish Premiership title faces a high-stakes finale officiated by referee Don Robertson, with VAR Kevin Clancy under scrutiny following Wednesday’s controversial penalty at Fir Park.
A controversial late penalty in Motherwell’s match against Celtic forced a dramatic finale in the Scottish Premiership, setting up a winner-takes-all clash at Celtic Park. Hearts lead by a point but face a seismic test against a resurgent Celtic side.
Celtic’s last-gasp penalty sealed a dramatic 2-1 win at Motherwell Sunday, setting up a winner-takes-all finale against Hearts. Controversy erupted over referee Mark Clattenburg’s call in stoppage time as replays showed minimal contact on Fynn Walker’s challenge.
Hearts dominated Falkirk at Tynecastle to move within a single point of the Scottish Premiership title. A dramatic final-day showdown with Celtic awaits after their emphatic victory.
Celtic secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Motherwell on Sunday after referee John Beaton awarded a controversial 99th-minute penalty, igniting a potential title decider against Hearts on the final day of the season. The decision sparked immediate outrage from opposition fans and managers, with Celtic now clinging to a one-point lead at the top of the table.
Heart of Midlothian's league lead vanished in the final seconds when Celtic scored from a controversial VAR-reviewed penalty. Derek McInnes accused officials of bias as the Premiership race heads to a decisive clash at Celtic Park.
Hearts need only a victory over Falkirk on Wednesday to claim the Scottish Premiership title for the first time since 1960. Celtic’s fate rests on their final-day showdown with Hearts at Celtic Park.
Dunfermline Athletic and Partick Thistle played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Scottish Premiership play-off semi-final, setting up a tense second leg at Thistle’s Firhill Stadium. Both teams traded goals in a match marked by high stakes and relentless pressure.
Heart of Midlothian sit two points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership with Derek McInnes insisting the club is primed for a title run. Cammy Devlin and Lawrence Shankland return from long-term injuries, igniting McInnes’ belief in a ‘special’ finish.
Steven Pressley warns Hearts they face a ‘wounded animal’ at Tynecastle as Dundee arrive with renewed confidence. With Celtic and Rangers lurking just two and three points behind, the Edinburgh club’s grip on first place is under threat like never before.
Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel will undergo two major shoulder operations, risking the end of his career and missing Celtic’s pivotal title run-in. The 39-year-old faces up to a year of rehabilitation after a devastating injury on February 22, just as his club battles Hearts for Premiership supremacy.