A prominent Celtic support group has released a statement, following the aftermath of the club's 3-1 win over Hearts.
The Celtic Fans Collective (CFC) has been vocal over the course of the season, with the steering group established last year as a vehicle for change at the football club.
Celtic are the Champions for the 56th Time pic.twitter.com/27K7pod16B
— Celtic Fans Collective (@CFC_Collective) May 18, 2026
Now, after the club lifted its fifth consecutive Scottish Premiership title, the CFC has had its say on the reaction to the end result.
In full, the statement said, “Over the last 10 days, we have had a clear reminder of just how badly some people in Scotland did not want Celtic to win the league. We have seen a carefully curated list of refereeing decisions held up as evidence of conspiracy, while several dreadful decisions given against Celtic in recent weeks have been omitted from discussion.
“Celtic won the league because key players delivered big moments, the support stood by the team, and because a winning mentality carried us over the line. Hearts lost the league not because of a correct penalty decision in a match they were not playing in, but because they won only one of their last seven away games.
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“Now the focus has shifted to Celtic supporters celebrating on the pitch. People are entitled to take a critical view of pitch incursions, and they are not something to encourage, but the reaction to this has again been overblown and disproportionate. Vague claims of violence and disorder, without clear evidence or specific allegations, only add to the sense that there is a determination to discredit an incredible title win.
“The main focus should be on Martin O'Neill and his team, who deserve enormous credit for winning the league under incredibly challenging and unlikely circumstances.
“Celtic are champions for the 56th time. That is the story.
“While a galvanised and unified Celtic support basks in the glory of becoming Champions again, the usual suspects' tears and tantrums will last long into the summer.”
