In Scotland, it was billed as the day to end a “season like no other” – when the “eyes of the world were on Glasgow” and “millions” were watching around the globe. The Premiership title race undeniably ended in the most enthralling of climaxes as Celtic denied Hearts in the final moments of the season to be crowned champions again. But the day was marred by disorder, with those images beamed around the world as well: Celtic fans abusing Hearts players as they ran onto the pitch, the runners-up being bundled back onto the team bus while still in their kit, arrests in the Trongate as supporters took to the streets to celebrate but some clashed with police instead.
It should be pointed out that, in all instances, it was the minority of supporters who spoiled a momentous day for everyone else, while in the two months since the final day of the Premiership season there has been no evidence of physical attacks on Hearts players. But that is not to say that those responsible for the shameful scenes at Celtic Park and beyond on Saturday 16 May did not leave their mark in other ways.
