Hearts have condemned 'highly irresponsible' remarks about the Celtic Park pitch invasion that followed their 3-1 Scottish Premiership defeat. The Edinburgh club criticized comments defending those who entered the field after Callum Osmand's 98th-minute goal, calling the statements 'dangerous' and demanding action from football authorities.

The incident occurred during Celtic's dramatic title-clinching victory on Saturday, when jubilant fans spilled onto the pitch to celebrate the late winner. Police Scotland have launched an investigation into the scenes, which saw Hearts players confronted by supporters as they tried to leave the stadium.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill dismissed suggestions the events embarrassed Scottish football as 'nonsense,' but Hearts countered that such comments undermine the seriousness of pitch invasions. The Hoops had already apologized to their opponents for the chaotic aftermath of the match.

This controversy comes at the end of a season where fan behavior has dominated headlines, with the Scottish FA facing pressure to improve stadium safety protocols following several high-profile incidents.