Wouter Vrancken says Celtic implosion by Hearts down to ‘individual mistakes’ from players

The Belgian gaffer refused to put the blame on tactics after his side were thumped 7-1

By Ryan McDonald · Daily Record

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 6:15 PM

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Wouter Vrancken stated Hearts' heavy defeat at Celtic was caused by costly individual mistakes.
Celtic dismantled Hearts after racing to a dominant 5-1 lead in the first half.
Callum Osmand scored the third goal for Celtic as away supporters left early.

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Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken attributed his team's heavy defeat against Celtic to costly individual errors. Celtic took control early in Glasgow, surging to a 5-1 lead by halftime before inflicting Hearts' heaviest-ever loss at Celtic Park. Vrancken noted that conceding two early goals shifted the squad's confidence and allowed Celtic to dominate.

Vrancken explained that surrendering possession made his side vulnerable to Celtic's transitions, which had been a key focus ahead of the match. Callum Osmand scored Celtic's third goal during the rout, prompting traveling fans to exit early. Vrancken apologized to the supporters and emphasized the need to rebuild player confidence.

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Wouter Vrancken says Celtic implosion by Hearts down to ‘individual mistakes’ from players

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