Hearts star Lawrence Shankland was seemingly punched by a fan during Celtic’s pitch invasion as football fans celebrated their title win
Hearts star Lawrence Shankland was seemingly punched by a fan during the chaotic scenes following Celtic’s Scottish Premiership title win.
The title had gone down to the final day, with Hearts knowing a draw would be good enough to win their first title since 1960 – and the first time in over 40 years the title wouldn’t go to one of the Old Firm.
However, a late strike, that was awarded after a VAR check, from Daizen Maeda and then the winner from Callum Osmand was enough to ensure the title stayed in Glasgow as jubilant home supporters charged onto the pitch.
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Hearts players were caught in the chaos and they were escorted away from the pitch, but Sky Sports cameras appereaed to catch Shankland being hit by a fan.
Journalist Henry Winter congratulated Celtic and manager Martin O’Neill, but added: “Shame on those fans who attacked Shankland and other Hearts players.”
While more football fans condemned the scenes on social media: “Take the title off them for that. Shankland just been punched!”
“Mayhem at Celtic Park. Lawrence Shankland was very clearly assaulted during the pitch invasion. Other Hearts players and staff goaded and targeted by Celtic fans. Absolutely shameful,” a second shared.
“Why was the game not abandoned after yet another massive pitch invasion @ScottishFA, @spfl, and @PoliceScotland? Why do you continue to allow Celtic fans to put people’s safety in danger any time they feel like it,” a third questioned.
And another added: “With at least 31 seconds of the game remaining Celtic fans invaded the pitch and Shankland has been assaulted by an invading fan. There has to be action taken as the game was abandoned by the ref!!”