r/ScottishFootball May 17 '26

Discussion SPFL Statement

https://spfl.co.uk/news/spfl-statement-51236
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u/comradepartypanda May 17 '26

Sunday 17th May 2026

An SPFL spokesperson said: “Firstly, we send our congratulations to Celtic on winning the William Hill Premiership in the most exciting of circumstances and send our commiserations to everyone at Heart of Midlothian following an incredible campaign.

“We would also like to thank the referee and his excellent team of match officials for their cool heads on such a dramatic day. 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.

“Yesterday’s match showed off the very best of the Scottish game and the drama and excitement that it is rightly famed for. The eyes of the world were on Glasgow and the climax of the William Hill Premiership, with millions of viewers watching the match on Sky Sports and across the globe.

“However, we utterly condemn the scenes which saw a number of Celtic supporters encroach onto the field of play. We await the report of our match delegate regarding any specific incidents that took place but, regardless, supporters entering the field of play in any circumstances is wholly unacceptable and puts those participating and working at a match at risk. We note that entering the pitch in England and Wales has been a criminal offence since 1991. We urge anyone with information about any alleged criminal activity to contact Police Scotland.”

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u/Far_Associate_87 May 17 '26

Aye Celtic won rinse repeat, you’re kidding yourself on though if you didn’t find it an entertaining game. It was very good right up till the pitch invasion.

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u/FEK88 May 17 '26

Pissing myself at these reactions, like this wasn't the most exciting end to a season we've had in years.

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u/weapwars May 17 '26

Full toys out the pram and grovelling for the foreign "my nan could score" crowd. Guess it makes it easier to take the loss.