Boyd criticises Hearts’ ‘lack of respect’ as Celtic deliver ‘wake-up call’

Celtic defeated Hearts 7-1 at Celtic Park to move four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Martin O'Neill's side entered the match after a Europa League loss to Benfica and started the front three of Benjamin Nygren, Callum Osmand, and Camilo Duran, who all scored. The dominant victory left Hearts in third place, eight points off the top of the table after trailing 5-1 at half-time.

Pundit Kris Boyd praised Celtic's devastating play while sharply questioning Hearts' approach and tactics. Former Hearts defender Ryan McGowan also highlighted critical defensive mistakes and ball giveaways by Wouter Vrancken's side. Despite the heavy defeat, O'Neill insisted Hearts remain title challengers, while Vrancken apologized for uncharacteristic individual mistakes and poor set-piece defending.