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Ex-referee spots Hearts goal controversy that Celtic officials missed in 7-1 rout

Steve Conroy wasn’t happy with something he spotted during Celtic’s 7-1 win over Hearts on Sunday. Whilse Celtic cruised to a 5-1 half-time lead, Hearts…

By Patrick Sinat · 67HailHail

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Former referee Steve Conroy claimed Hearts scored after an incorrectly placed throw-in against Celtic.
Celtic defeated Hearts 7-1 at Celtic Park after taking a 5-1 lead into halftime.
Laurent Mendy scored Hearts' lone goal in the 41st minute.

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Former Scottish referee Steve Conroy claimed that officials missed an infringement during Celtic's 7-1 victory over Hearts. Speaking on The Ref's View podcast, Conroy stated that Hearts took a throw-in far away from where the ball went out before Laurent Mendy's 41st-minute goal.

Celtic had already built a 4-0 lead before Mendy scored Hearts' solitary goal at Celtic Park. Callum Osmand scored twice in the dominant victory for Martin O'Neill's side, which ended 7-1 despite Conroy's frustrations regarding the throw-in decision.

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