I was slammed for defending Celtic title pitch invasion but I couldn’t care less and stand by what I said

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill reiterated that he does not care about the backlash he received for defending supporters who invaded the pitch during the dramatic final-day title win against Hearts. Fans flooded the turf after Callum Osmand’s 98th-minute decider sealed Celtic's five-in-a-row triumph. Ahead of Hearts' return to Celtic Park, O’Neill insisted the full-time celebrations did not tarnish the victory and noted the pitch was cleared in under three minutes.

Hearts, now managed by Wouter Vrancken, visit Celtic Park aiming to narrow the gap at the top to two points following Celtic’s 4-1 loss to Benfica in Lisbon. O’Neill also addressed the form of Danish striker Kasper Hogh, who faces being dropped amid a 13-game goal drought.