Robbie Neilson hit out at referee Kevin Clancy after Hearts ended their day at Parkhead with just nine men.
The Tynecastle manager was annoyed after Alex Cochrane and Toby Sibbick were both handed red cards in the final seconds of their 2-0 defeat. Both defenders were sent packing for second bookings and Neilson was disappointed at the officiating as his troops bravely went down to the champions.
The Gorgie gaffer felt his team had received a raw deal in Glasgow’s East End, but accepted the situation can swing on his own patch. Neilson said: “When you come here, you need strong referees and if you don’t get that it can lead to difficult times. We made 11 fouls, had two red cards and five bookings. Celtic made 12 fouls and got nothing.
