Stunned Kris Boyd slams Hearts for not respecting ‘team to beat’ Celtic as Hoops run riot in Premiership mauling

KRIS BOYD slammed Hearts for a lack of respect after Celtic ran riot against them at Parkhead. And the Rangers hero reckons Martin O'Neill's men showed why they are still the team to beat in the Premiership despite their recent…

By David Robson · The Scottish Sun

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 4:51 PM

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Kris Boyd slammed Hearts for showing a lack of respect by playing open football against Celtic.
Celtic secured a dominant 7-1 Scottish Premiership victory against Hearts at Parkhead.
Boyd described Hearts' defending as kamikaze after they trailed 5-1 by halftime.

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Pundit Kris Boyd criticized Hearts for showing a lack of respect after Celtic secured a dominant 7-1 victory at Parkhead. Boyd argued that Wouter Vrancken's side displayed naive, kamikaze defending by attempting to go toe-to-toe with Celtic instead of respecting their opponents. He maintained that Celtic showed why they remain the team to beat in the Scottish Premiership.

Martin O'Neill refreshed Celtic's attack by benching Kasper Hogh and fielding Camilo Duran alongside Callum Osmand and Haissem Hassan. The Hoops led 5-1 by halftime, while Laurent Mendy scored a lone screamer for Hearts. Former Celtic captain Scott Brown also praised the ruthless pace of O'Neill's revamped front line.

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