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| 1. Author: GG Riva Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 12:41 All football fans know they`re not allowed on the pitch. Whether it`s harmless, joyous celebrations, or it has a more sinister intent is largely irrelevant. Drastic action is required because clubs aren`t going to do anything about it, and so the idiots in their fan bases will continue to invade the pitches. The only way to stop it is to close the stadium of the club whose fans invade the pitch. A one match ban for a first offence, increasing for repeat offences. That would soon put a stop to ugly and embarrassing scenes like yesterday`s at Celtic Park.  Not your average Sunday League player. Reply |
| 2. Author: da_no_1 Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 12:49 There`s millions of them who`ve never been near Glasgow and never will. Deducting points is the only thing that would hurt them all. "Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark" Reply |
| 3. Author: Tenruh Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 12:54 What`s the outcome of the Celtic / Newgers invasion a few months ago? Reply |
| 4. Author: thebear Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 13:45 Regarding the last one, sfa have agreed an independant investigation, it`s a farce watch the TV, does not need it, take action now. Regarding yesterday`s, the match did not complete, so should be replayed. Also how was the hearts ticket allocation agreed The fans behaviour on the pitch was appalling, threatening players and fans, not just minor threats, so bad tgat players had to be protected and the hearts team left the ground early as the threat level was too high. And the trongate in glasgow major troubles, in effect rioting that need substantial police to control, police funded by you and I that could be out there stopping other crimes. And then even worse, martin O`Neil a man I used to respect, could only say If there was threatening behavior, he was against it. IF Martin IF, open your eyes, it was there in front of you. What should happen now If match genuinely did not finish and there is proof on tv, it should be replayed or perhaps awarded to Hearts. Celtic officials, perhaps hearts as well should view the match tines and post match scenes then react very hard and punish celtic by banning fans from next number of matches 6 in my eyes. Celtic should be given a massive fine. Perhaps deducted points from next year`s league. Police should refuse to police celtic matches until this is sorted. SfA, you need to get off the fence. Stop backing up the old form and be hard on them, what would you do if it was another team premiership or not you would react, but now you ignore and brush it under the table in the hope that the furore subsides. Sadly scotland football is a joke, run by 2 big teams and an sfa that are scared ir are pro the issues. Post Edited (Sun 17 May 13:45) Reply |
| 5. Author: summeragent Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 14:03 thebear, Sun 17 May 13:45 If the match was abandoned because of the Celtic pitch invasion then Hearts should be awarded a 3-0 win? Reply |
| 6. Author: Parfect69 Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 14:03 Tenruh, Sun 17 May 12:54 Still under the carpet, much like what will happen as a result of yesterday’s events. Reply |
| 7. Author: SeasonedPar Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 14:55 The league games come under the SPFL, the Cup the SFA. Either way, they’re not anonymous groups, but made up of representatives of each club. Which clubs are strong enough to stand up to both sides and take the action deserved for bringing the game into disrepute? Those of us of a certain vintage will remember Roy Barry wasn’t allowed to parade the Scottish Cup at Hampden in 1968 due to crowd trouble between that pair the year before. So, who stands up? I won’t hold my breath either. Reply |
| 8. Author: LochgellyAlbert Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 15:22 One of the problems is the subs and staff invading the pitch to celebrate the goal, thus encouraging fans to do likewise. It seems to happen a lot just now, even the Pars do it when subs are warming up. Reply |
| 9. Author: doctordandruff Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 16:09 That fixture happened because Celtic had 3 post split home games, and it couldn`t be Rangers as Celtic fans have a tendency to assault referees. So it became 50/50 that Hearts would have to play the hardest match to win the league. Do we add them to the list now and Celtic cant play Hearts last game of the season either? All fixtures should be random and if it was Celtic v Rangers the its a closed stadium. Imagine if it was an Old Firm game and Hearts were away to Motherwell yesterday? Would Celtic still be favorites. Post Edited (Sun 17 May 16:09) Reply |
| 10. Author: fcda Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 16:09 Extract from SPFL post on Facebook... Given the speculation about the conclusion of the game, we would like to make clear that, prior to awarding the trophy, we were informed by the match referee that the match had ended and had not been abandoned. So like it or not the game wasn`t abandoned. Reply |
| 11. Author: BouncyPar Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 16:16 fcda, Sun 17 May 16:09 They were never going to turn round and openly admit tho, were they. It was only a matter of time before they worded the perfect statement absolving them of any wrongdoing Reply |
| 12. Author: veteraneastender Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 16:16 "Those of us of a certain vintage will remember Roy Barry wasn’t allowed to parade the Scottish Cup at Hampden in 1968 due to crowd trouble between that pair the year before." The Celtic v Rangers trouble was two and a half years previously - not that that changes the dynamics of the ban. Reply |
| 13. Author: dafc Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 16:32 Part of the problem is these so called independent committees are made of club officials from other clubs and likely allegiances too, or names being released and subject to abuse. Until there is better government solutions alongside football it will escalate as it’s done over past few years, are those in charge waiting till a player is seriously injured, as that’s probably just round the corner. England and wales apparently criminal offence to enter pitch not in Scotland, that needs to change and have a stronger deterrent, however unlikely to happen as prisons already full. There is probably only 2 teams who’ll not allow Celtic fans in next season Reply |
| 14. Author: thebear Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 16:35 It was not deliberately abandoned, simply that the game stopped was too difficult to stsrt and then declared it was full time. Absolute rubbish. Get them to release the refs microphone discussion and var, let`s compare notes. Oh it`s too late it`s been destroyed. What a f..k up by sfa/spfl, sadly again. Compare it with tv screen and commentary. The match clearly finished early, and that`s without adding on extra time before the extra .minute we`re declared. Does not bode well for next wee.k if we win or lose for that matter. All scottish teams need to stand up and object get them out the league, go to England or Ireland. Reply |
| 15. Author: SeasonedPar Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 16:39 veteraneastender, Sun 17 May 16:16 Correct VEE. Memory can play tricks, but you’re right, the point is stands. Add to that 1980 old firm pitch invasion, 2017 invasion between Hibs and Rangers. I’m sure there’s others, and still it goes on and on. Added Reply |
| 16. Author: Dave_1885 Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 16:57 fcda, Sun 17 May 16:09 Was the entire Hearts 11 on the park when the final whistle was blown? And only 11 Celtic players on the park? Reply |
| 17. Author: Parplod Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 17:46 You will never stop the Neanderthal element invading the pitch but Police Scotland need to have a serious look at themselves. I suspect that the Match Commander(s) at the recent cup match at Ibrox and at yesterday’s game have little awareness of football. On both occasions the dynamic of the game meant that a crowd incursion was predictable. At Ibrox, Celtic were completely outplayed for 120 minutes and, as penalties became increasingly likely, the realisation among the fans that they could actually win was growing. Prior to penalties starting there should have been a reinforced line of yellow jackets in front of the Broomloan Stand, and another along the centre line behind the players. Yesterday, having hopefully learnt a lesson from that Ibrox game, the line of yellow jackets should have been reinforced around the perimeter of the pitch. Unless things have changed since my retiral, football clubs only pay for officers who are within the stadium. The charges for Police services are set by the Police Authority not Police Scotland. I remember Rangers always trying to persuade us to reduce police numbers because of the cost. I doubt the SFA/SPFL will have the balls to sanction the clubs, so the easiest way to hit the clubs would be to insist on a significant number of officers within the stadium and less reliance on stewards. That would seriously hit them in their pocket. Reply |
| 18. Author: veteraneastender Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 17:51 ^ Right on the money. Reply |
| 19. Author: Jock Par36 Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 18:03 Celtic Fc are responsible for the crowd control of fans inside their stadium. With their fans disgusting behaviour against Hearts, where there was trouble inside and outside the ground and also in the City centre. As a result of these incidents should Celtic be punished with a ground closure for some games and maybe a 15 ptd deduction for the start of next season. Reply |
| 20. Author: BouncyPar Date: Sun 17th May 2026. 18:09 Over and above the responsibilities of the clubs and the police, the stewards at football matches these days are of little to no use. They wear a hivis jacket but that`s about it. There are some good ones left, but by and large they are young, with no physical presence, and little understanding of football culture. How many Celtic fans just walked past a steward without intervention yesterday? The police are shouldering a large amount of criticism here, but I see the stewards as the front line of in-stadia crowd control, and the standards have slipped greatly over the last 10 years or so Reply |
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