Celtic v Hearts LIVE: Result and reaction as Celtic fans invade pitch in chaotic Scottish Premiership title finale

The Celtic boss addressed the crowd as well.

He said: “I must admit I never, never in my wildest dreams, thought that I could experience those lads up there [points to the team on the podium].

“The players, the coaching staff, have given me a reason to live. That’s not to say my family haven’t. This is the most special place on earth. When there is absolute unison in this stadium it is a sight to behold.

“Obviously the players have been magnificent, epitomised by the captain, but we couldn’t have won it without you, absolutely not.”

The Celtic captain told the supporters: “Unbelievable. Such a difficult season. So many downs. But the belief in this group is special, I’ve never seen anything like that before.

“It was never going to be easy today. We thought we’d string it out one last time. This is a special football club, with special supporters.

“You drag us through, time and time again. I hope everyone enjoys it. It’s been such a hard season, so you make sure that you have fun tonight.”

Derek McInnes said it would be bedlam. Then, when the most thrilling of title races came down to the final seconds, chaos exploded. Unopposed, Callum Osmand ran the length of the pitch and finished into an empty net to seal Celtic’s fifth title in a row, then hundreds of supporters spilled onto the pitch to give chase. What are Hearts if not to be broken. For McInnes and his players, who had led the way since late September, a first title in 66 years slipped away in the final 15 minutes of an enthralling decider. A Celtic title maintains the Old Firm’s dominance to 41 years and counting.

But it was also a disgraceful way for the most compelling of seasons to end.

Derek McInnes said it would be bedlam. Then, when the most thrilling of title races came down to the final seconds, chaos exploded. Unopposed, Callum Osmand ran the length of the pitch and finished into an empty net to seal Celtic’s fifth title in a row, then hundreds of supporters spilled onto the pitch to give chase. What are Hearts if not to be broken. For McInnes and his players, who had led the way since late September, a first title in 66 years slipped away in the final 15 minutes of an enthralling decider. A Celtic title maintains the Old Firm’s dominance to 41 years and counting.

But it was also a disgraceful way for the most compelling of seasons to end.

Celtic dominated the game in this title decider.

They had 67% possession compared to Hearts’ 33% and created more chances.

Celtic have 14 shots with five on target compared to 12 from Hearts and two on target.

The Hearts players were quickly out marshalled out of Celtic Park and back onto th bus back to Edinburgh.

This was a tough beat today and their exceptional season ended without the big success.

It’ll be a tough few days for the players and coaches.

The Hearts team have left Celtic Park. They went straight off the pitch and onto the bus following the Celtic pitch invasion. An extraordinary way for the season to end and there is going to be a lot more to come from this disgrace, particularly after what appeared to happen to Lawrence Shankland when the Celtic fans invaded the pitch. The Hearts captain appeared dazed when he was led off by security.

The Celtic manager said: “This is the most special place on Earth. I think when there is absolute unison in this stadium, it is a sight to behold.

“The players have been magnificent but we could not have won it without you.”

Celtic’s captain, Callum McGregor, lifts the Scottish Premiership trophy and lofts it into the air in front of his teammates and 60,000 watching fans.

It’s been an incredible title race and Hearts gave it their all.

But in the end, Celtic have claimed the title.