The Tynecastle club have also stated they remain unclear as to when or whether referee Don Robertson actually blew the full-time whistle.
The Tynecastle club have also stated they remain unclear as to when or whether referee Don Robertson actually blew the full-time whistle. Hearts have issued a blistering statement condemning the "shameful" and "disgraceful" scenes that marred the Premiership season finale at Celtic Park .
Hearts have condemned the "shameful" and "disgraceful" scenes that marred the final day of the Premiership season at Celtic Park, claiming they "embarrassed" Scottish football. The Edinburgh club have also hit out over an apparent lack of security and safety measures, calling for the strongest possible action following reports of players and staff being verbally and physically abused, both on the pitch and elsewhere.
Callum Osmand's late goal secured a 3-1 victory for the Hoops, who mounted a remarkable comeback after the Jambos had taken the lead, with Celtic needing just a single point to clinch their first league title in 66 years. It was at that point that Celtic supporters invaded the pitch, with Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland allegedly assaulted alongside several teammates, with the players needing to be escorted to safety.
The Tynecastle club have also stated they remain unclear as to when or whether referee Don Robertson actually blew the full-time whistle amid the chaotic scenes that unfolded, reports They also outlined why they felt compelled to leave the stadium without fulfilling their post-match media obligations, apologising for this decision, as well as to the 750 supporters who made the journey west, for being unable to acknowledge them on the pitch and for the distressing incidents that occurred at the end of the match. A statement read: "Heart of Midlothian utterly condemns the shameful scenes at Celtic Park this afternoon, which have, once again, embarrassed Scottish football.
"Reports of serious physical and verbal abuse towards our players and staff, both on the pitch and elsewhere, are deeply disturbing. We are investigating this fully and are in dialogue with Police Scotland. We will make no further comment at this time other than to say that it is completely unacceptable that our players and staff were put in that situation.
"Given the menacing and threatening atmosphere inside the stadium, our entire staff had no alternative but to leave immediately, without undertaking post-match media duties. To our media partners, we apologise, but the safety of our staff was our prime focus during these unacceptable scenes.
"The pitch invasion caused a chaotic end and nobody seemed to know whether or not the match had been brought to a finish. "Our players were then denied the opportunity to thank our magnificent fans – sensational to a person – for their backing this afternoon and all season long. "We expect the strongest action possible to be taken by the footballing authorities in the interests of protecting the safety of players and supporters, and the integrity of our game.
"This season has seen Hearts capture the imagination of football fans, not only in Scotland, but the world over. We pay tribute to Derek McInnes, his staff, the first team and the supporters, who have done the club proud this season. None of them deserved the disgraceful scenes that unfolded. "
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