Celtic v Hearts LIVE: Result and reaction as Celtic fans invade pitch in chaotic Scottish Premiership title finale

The Hearts players were quickly out marshalled out of Celtic Park and back onto th bus back to Edinburgh.

This was a tough beat today and their exceptional season ended without the big success.

It’ll be a tough few days for the players and coaches.

The Hearts team have left Celtic Park. They went straight off the pitch and onto the bus following the Celtic pitch invasion. An extraordinary way for the season to end and there is going to be a lot more to come from this disgrace, particularly after what appeared to happen to Lawrence Shankland when the Celtic fans invaded the pitch. The Hearts captain appeared dazed when he was led off by security.

The Celtic manager said: “This is the most special place on Earth. I think when there is absolute unison in this stadium, it is a sight to behold.

“The players have been magnificent but we could not have won it without you.”

Celtic’s captain, Callum McGregor, lifts the Scottish Premiership trophy and lofts it into the air in front of his teammates and 60,000 watching fans.

It’s been an incredible title race and Hearts gave it their all.

But in the end, Celtic have claimed the title.

Former Scotland forward, James McFadden, on Sky Sports:

“It will take a lot of time for Hearts to get over this, but when they can they have to take a step back.

“They have pushed Celtic all the way and they were so close. It’s a credit to the players and to Derek McInnes.”

The Scottish Premiership trophy is brought out onto the pitch at Celtic Park for the presentation ceremony.

Martin O’Neill has raised a sinking ship from the depths to win it this year.

It’s a remarkable story for him personally.

Here’s a bit of reaction from the players.

Celtic defender Alistair Johnston stopped by Sky Sports and said: “It’s the greatest league win – it must be of all time. Never count us out.

“We just felt like we were going to find a way. Unbelievable.

“[Martin O’Neill] is a winner. Build him a statue, it’s as simple as that. He just finds a way to win.”

Celtic are serial winners and have claimed a 14th top flight title in 15 years.

They earned sevens wins in a row to get to today’s match and still in with a chance before Maeda’s 87th minute goal put them in the driving seat.

Hearts spent 250 days at the top of the table but let is slip in the final minutes of the season.