CELTIC have broken their silence on the chaos that followed their title-winning victory over Hearts on Saturday.
Hoops fans stormed the Parkhead pitch as Callum Osmand broke free to roll in their clinching third goal.
Hearts said there were reports that some of their players had been assaulted in the incident.
They slammed the ‘menacing and threatening’ scenes as the fans flooded the pitch, with Jambos leaving the stadium and boarding their team bus immediately.
Police Scotland announced they were investigating and would work with Hearts to ascertain whether players had faced physical abuse.
And Celtic have said in a statement: “Everyone at the club congratulates Martin [O’Neill], our players and all our staff on delivering the club’s 56th Scottish league title and a thrilling climax to the season backed by a magnificent support.
“We thank Celtic fans for everything they have done to help the team over the line.
“The club regrets that our victory over Hearts was followed by a number of individuals entering the field of play.
“We again emphasise that there is no justification for this behaviour which, for the vast majority of Celtic supporters, only detracts from the joy of such occasions.
“Celtic will co-operate fully with any investigation and with the SPFL in their own processes.
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“We also apologise to Hearts for the situation encountered by their players and staff at the conclusion of the game, and for the fact that these events prevented them from saluting their own supporters at the end of an enthralling campaign, to which they have contributed so much.”
Police Scotland had yesterday stated: “We are engaging with Heart of Midlothian FC to establish if any of their players were assaulted on the pitch at the conclusion of the event.
“The circumstances of the incident are being reviewed.”
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