So the ref can end the game early ?
The laws of the game state he can add more extra time on but can’t take it away
No matter the score or circumstances he can’t end it early. He has to restart it and play the minimum added time but he had no choice but to end it due to player safety 😂
If he ended the match then why did the fourth official or linesman tell Martin O’neill that there was still a minute to play ? Then not restart ?
SPFL Statement
"Firstly, we send our congratulations to Celtic on winning the William Hill Premiership in the most exciting of circumstances and send our commiserations to everyone at Heart of Midlothian following an incredible campaign.
“We would also like to thank the referee and his excellent team of match officials for their cool heads on such a dramatic day. Given the speculation about the conclusion of the game, we would like to make clear that, prior to awarding the trophy, we were informed by the match referee that the match had ended and had not been abandoned.
"Yesterday’s match showed off the very best of the Scottish game and the drama and excitement that it is rightly famed for. The eyes of the world were on Glasgow and the climax of the William Hill Premiership, with millions of viewers watching the match on Sky Sports and across the globe.
"However, we utterly condemn the scenes which saw a number of Celtic supporters encroach onto the field of play. We await the report of our match delegate regarding any specific incidents that took place but, regardless, supporters entering the field of play in any circumstances is wholly unacceptable and puts those participating and working at a match at risk. We note that entering the pitch in England and Wales has been a criminal offence since 1991. We urge anyone with information about any alleged criminal activity to contact Police Scotland."
Hey @ScottishFA As I recall the laws of the game, play must be restarted after a goal from open play. And your own guidance is that if a game cannot be completed because of a pitch invasion, the referee must suspend or abandon the game. Neither of these happened at Celtic Park today - and we also had players assaulted.
What are you planning to do about this.
Hearts have obtained an emergency interdict at the High Court in Edinburgh this evening ensuring that the Scotch football authorities preserve and disclose the timestamped audio of events at the end of the game.
If no final whistle is heard then likely outcome will be a 3-0 win awarded to Hearts of Midlothian.
Shock . That the goal stands . Goalscorer in an offside position gaining an advantage . Disgraceful end to a brilliant season . Hearts are the champions 👍🏻
"They've got to seize it, they can become legends. It's just another title for Celtic"
Hearts all-time top scorer John Robertson has urged his old side to make history as they look to win the Scottish Premiership for the first time since 1960 🏆
This season has been off the charts in terms of Celtic bailouts. Last minute penalties, extra injury time played until they score. Offside goals getting to stand
The post-split fixtures were rigged for 1 team
SFA are getting what they plotted
Celtic’s title. Shite for Hearts
I’m at a stage where I’m considering just stopping watching Scottish football altogether
Rangers should try get a move elsewhere
Every season the same corruption happens to win the club with an abhorrent history of paedophilia to win the league
Its all in plain sight
Just listened to @ACSOMPOD post match.
I would love to hear how Sean Connolly explain his views that neither Maeda nor Yang should start on Wednesday, as Saturday is the priority.
Post match exuberance or just lack of understanding of the situation?