{"id":587568,"date":"2026-05-16T16:41:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T16:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/587568\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T16:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T16:41:11","slug":"keith-hackett-reveals-if-celtic-could-face-points-deduction-after-hearts-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/587568\/","title":{"rendered":"Keith Hackett reveals if Celtic could face points deduction after Hearts incident"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Celtic<\/p>\n

Credit: Sky Sports Scotland \/ Imago<\/p>\n

\"Harri <\/p>\n

Sat 16 May 2026 15:33, UK <\/p>\n

The Scottish FA could consider handing out a points deduction after Celtic<\/a> supporters flooded the pitch against Hearts on Saturday.<\/p>\n

That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that previous punishments have done very little to deter fans in similar situations.<\/p>\n

Ugly scenes appeared following the Hoops\u2019 Scottish Cup final victory over Rangers in March, with the club being warned of a punishment heading their way, but supporters seemingly let their emotions take over.<\/p>\n

Daizen Maeda appeared to score the all-important winner<\/a> in the 87th minute on 16 May, only for Callum Osmand to add a third, and all hell broke loose at Celtic Park, leaving the Jambos heartbroken.<\/p>\n

\u26bd Celtic Matchday \u26bd<\/p>\n

>Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Hoops fixture.<\/p>\n

VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUB<\/a>The Scottish FA urged to take serious action over Celtic pitch invasion<\/p>\n

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former referee said: \u201cThe Scottish FA will have to look seriously at what action they need to take to prevent fans\u2019 incursions onto the field of play.<\/p>\n

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES<\/p>\n

\u201cThey should consult with the club in an attempt to prevent fans from getting onto the pitch. This may be achieved by increasing the number of security personnel surrounding the perimeter of the field.<\/p>\n

\u201cOr it will be a financial penalty that, to date, appears to have had little impact. I would suggest that, on the horizon, they will be considering two possible options.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf40 \u201cCeltic, Champions AGAIN!\u201d<\/p>\n

Callum Osmand ensures Celtic\u2019s title is retained by tapping the ball into an empty net \u2935\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/AVUZtqAIEH<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) May 16, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n

View Tweet<\/p>\n

\u201cFirstly, a game played with no fans being allowed into the ground. Or secondly, it will be the ultimate sanction of a points deduction. They cannot turn a blind eye to this incursion, where players\u2019 and officials\u2019 safety are at risk.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don Robertson left with no choice but to blow final whistle early<\/p>\n

There was also the controversy surrounding the full-time whistle itself, with nobody in the stadium actually sure if the referee had blown his whistle, crowning Celtic the champions.<\/p>\n

Hackett was just as confused as everyone, but was very supportive of Robertson\u2019s decision<\/a> to end the game.<\/p>\n

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, he said: \u201cThere was certainly confusion after Celtic put the ball into an open goal, vacant of the goalkeeper, who had moved up into his opponent\u2019s goal area in search of an equaliser.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat happened next is that the home fans could not contain their joy and, sadly, ran onto all parts of the stadium. The referee, who had delivered a brilliant performance, I am sure, would have liked to have seen a restart at the halfway line and then blow the final whistle.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrankly, he had no chance of being in a position to do that because of the chaos. The Scottish FA will have been present at the game, and they will have to determine what course of action they need to take.\u201d<\/p>\n