Celtic 4-1 Heart of MidlothianCeltic 4-1 Heart of Midlothian

Saturday, 5 August 2017
Scottish Premiership
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Celtic
1Gordon
63Tierney
5Šimunović
23Lustig
6Bitton
21Ntcham  Armstrong 87'
8Brown  27'
11Sinclair  51'
42McGregor  73'  Rogić 75'
49Forrest
9Griffiths  29'  63'  Hayes 67'
Heart of Midlothian
13Hamilton
Grzelak  68'  Isma 69'
6Berra
5Hughes
2Smith  44'
30Brandon
10Djoum
15Cowie
8Buaben  Randall 62'
33Moore
9Lafferty  31'  Sammon 71'
Subs
24de Vries
35Ajer
56Ralston
88Eboue
18Rogić  McGregor 75'
15Hayes  Griffiths 67'
14Armstrong  Ntcham 87'
Subs
Noring
4Souttar
Nowak
16Randall  Buaben 62'
21Martin
Isma  Grzelak 69'  84'
Sammon  Lafferty 71'
Possession
72%
28%
Shots
15
4
Shots on Target
8
3
Corners
9
5
Fouls
9
22
Offsides
1
4

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Celtic 4-1 Hearts.
Eurosport · Aug 5, 2017

Rodgers slammed after 4-1 victory over Hearts

Hearts interim manager Jon Daly launched a remarkable attack on Brendan Rodgers over claims made about the Jambos before their 4-1 defeat at Celtic Park...

Eurosport · Aug 5, 2017
Celtic FC · Aug 8, 2017

Benyu makes his first competitive Celtic start against Kilmarnock

KUNDAI Benyu will make his first competitive start for Celtic in tonight’s League Cup last-16 clash against Kilmarnock as Brendan Rodgers makes a number of changes from the team that swept Hearts aside at the weekend in the opening league match of the season...

Celtic FC · Aug 8, 2017
The Scotsman · Aug 5, 2017

Jon Daly in blistering attack on ‘disgraceful’ Celtic boss

Jon Daly yesterday rounded on Brendan Rodgers over the pre-match comments the Celtic manager made about the Hearts set-up, branding them “disgusting”, “disgraceful” and “unacceptable”...

The Scotsman · Aug 5, 2017
The Scotsman · Aug 5, 2017

Jon Daly isn’t a manager says Brendan Rodgers who stands by Hearts comments

Brendan Rodgers has responded to comments made by Hearts interim coach Jon Daly who had said the Celtic boss knows nothing about the club’s structure...

The Scotsman · Aug 5, 2017
BBC · Aug 7, 2017

Aberdeen stadium plans backed by two other clubs

Aberdeen FC’s plans for a new stadium on the outskirts of the city receive supporting statements from Celtic and Hearts...

BBC · Aug 7, 2017
VideoCelts · Aug 5, 2017

Kyle Lafferty’s gesture at Celtic fans

As he made his way into the Hearts dug out Lafferty appeared to ‘give the finger’ to a nearby Celtic fan...

VideoCelts · Aug 5, 2017
Celtic FC · Aug 5, 2017

Griffiths leads the line for Celtic on Flag Day

LEIGH Griffiths will lead the line for Celtic today in Paradise as the Scottish treble-winners launch their league defence against Hearts...

Celtic FC · Aug 5, 2017
Celtic Quick News · Aug 7, 2017

‘Belt Up, Big Mouth,’ – Collins Tells Lafferty

FORMER Celtic assistant boss John Collins has some advice for Hearts big mouth Kyle Lafferty: “Belt up!

Celtic Quick News · Aug 7, 2017
BBC · Aug 6, 2017

Scottish Gossip: Freedman, Hearts, Motherwell, Rangers, Celtic, Astana

New name interested in Hearts vacancy as Mothewell, Rangers, Aberdeen and Hamilton gear up for league openers...

BBC · Aug 6, 2017
BBC · Aug 7, 2017

Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Aberdeen, Hibs, Ross County, Astana, Cathro, Bitton, Simunovic

Celtic’s Jozo Simunovic might be spared against Kilmarnock as Nir Bitton says he will not push for move away from Scottish champions...

BBC · Aug 7, 2017
Celtic FC · Aug 5, 2017

Get with the programme for Flag Day at Paradise

CELTIC kick off the defence of their Premiership title today when they take on Hearts at Paradise...

Celtic FC · Aug 5, 2017
BBC · Aug 10, 2017

Scottish Gossip: Patrick Roberts, Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, Partick Thistle

Continue reading “Scottish Gossip: Patrick Roberts, Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, Partick Thistle” on BBC.

BBC · Aug 10, 2017
BBC · Aug 5, 2017

Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Astana, Aberdeen, Hearts, Laszlo, Muir

Celtic devise plan to deal with jet-lag as Aberdeen face Uefa charge and former Hearts boss applies for Tynecastle vacancy...

BBC · Aug 5, 2017
Celtic FC · Aug 5, 2017

Celtic v Hearts tickets sold out – hospitality options available

THE Bhoys return to Celtic Park today, with Hearts the visitors for the opening game of the 2017/18 SPFL campaign and tickets for the match are now SOLD OUT...

Celtic FC · Aug 5, 2017
BBC · Aug 9, 2017

Scottish Gossip: Match-fixing rumours “ludicrous”, Hearts manager search, Celtic, Rangers, Hibs

Dunfermline rubbish historic match-fixing rumours, backing for potential Hearts managerial candidates...

BBC · Aug 9, 2017
ETims · Aug 7, 2017

Celtic v Hearts – Player Ratings

And, its back to the same old same old. After Broony unveiled the flag to a Neil Doncaster free pitch...

ETims · Aug 7, 2017
Talking Baws · Aug 9, 2017

Has Moussa Dembele Teased New Boot Deal With Adidas?

Moussa Dembele enjoys giving the hearts of Celtic fans a little flutter – with his latest tweet teasing a big announcement...

Talking Baws · Aug 9, 2017
BBC · Aug 5, 2017

Callum McGregor: Celtic ‘set a marker down’ with opening day rout

Callum McGregor Celtic’s opening day thrashing of Hearts shows the Scottish Premiership champions are taking no prisoners...

BBC · Aug 5, 2017
Celtic Quick News · Aug 7, 2017

‘It’s All Yours, Celtic,’ Admits Dons Boss

ABERDEEN boss Derek McInnes has admitted defeat in the Premiership title race – after just ONE game!

Celtic Quick News · Aug 7, 2017
Celtic FC · Aug 5, 2017

Manager’s delight as champions lay down a marker on Flag Day

BRENDAN Rodgers hailed his players as ‘outstanding’ after Celtic started their search for seven-in-a-row with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Hearts today in Paradise...

Celtic FC · Aug 5, 2017
VideoCelts · Aug 7, 2017

Celtic fans give their verdict on Sky Sports new look

McQueen took charge of a much more comprehensive presentation from Sky as they took in the Celtic v Hearts game on Saturday followed by Motherwell v Sevco 24 hours later...

VideoCelts · Aug 7, 2017
A Grand Auld Team · Aug 9, 2017

The Grand Auld Podcast: Episode 30 – Tuesday Night Thunder

Celtic’s domestic dominance has continued in familiar fashion at the start of the 2017/18 season with two impressive outings against Hearts and Kilmarnock giving Brendan Rodgers’ Bhoys excellent momentum heading into greater challenges ahead...

A Grand Auld Team · Aug 9, 2017
Celtic Quick News · Aug 5, 2017

Celtic Put Minis To The Sword, But Doncaster Is A Flag Day No Show

CELTIC 4 HEARTS 1 CELTIC strode purposefully and powerfully into the new Premiership campaign with all guns blazing as they zero in on their seventh successive title...

Celtic Quick News · Aug 5, 2017
The HomeBhoys · Aug 9, 2017

HomeBhoys #231 – The Kids Are Alright!!

This week Harper, Joe and Paul discuss Hearts, hammering Killie, the youth talent at Celtic and the usual HomeBhoys digressions...

The HomeBhoys · Aug 9, 2017
Daily Mail · Aug 5, 2017

Celtic 4-1 Hearts: Leigh Griffiths scores twice in win

Celtic made the perfect start to their defence of the Scottish Premiership title as Leigh Griffiths and Scott Sinclair starred in a comfortable victory over Hearts in the lunch-time kick-off at Parkhead...

Daily Mail · Aug 5, 2017
Celtic Underground Podcast · Aug 6, 2017

CU Podcast Xtra – Celtic Post Match v Hearts Aug 2017

Saturday saw the opening game of the new season with the league flag unfurled for the 6th consecutive year and the umpteenth year if we discount the cheating years...

Celtic Underground Podcast · Aug 6, 2017
BBC · Aug 8, 2017

Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Manchester City, Southampton, Nice, Patrick Roberts, Hearts, Edgar Davids, Sunderland, Aston Villa

Southampton reportedly enter race to sign Celtic target Patrick Roberts as Rangers said to be renewing interest in two midfielders...

BBC · Aug 8, 2017
The Scotsman · Aug 6, 2017

Rumour Mill: Freedman wants Hearts job | Lafferty swearing at Celtic fans? | Caixinha on Pena

Dougie Freedman considers himself the ideal candidate for the Hearts job, Jambos striker Kyle Lafferty appears to have been caught swearing at Celtic fans, and Pedro Caixinha says summer signing Carlos Pena needs to improve his fitness...

The Scotsman · Aug 6, 2017
VideoCelts · Aug 5, 2017

Celtic fans celebrate double from blue boots Griffiths on twitter

Goals against Hearts mean plenty to Griffiths with the Celtic support sharing his joy as the striker got the domestic season off to a winning start...

VideoCelts · Aug 5, 2017
The Scotsman · Aug 8, 2017

Rumour Mill: Patrick Roberts wants Celtic return | Rangers to use Waghorn fee on duo | Davids wants Hearts job

Patrick Roberts wants to return to Celtic, Rangers are set to make fresh moves for Kenny McLean and Jamie Walker, and Edgar Davids is the latest coach to apply for the Hearts job...

The Scotsman · Aug 8, 2017
Herald Scotland · Aug 6, 2017

Nir Bitton: Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty dived against Celtic – he should have been sent off

NIR Bitton, the Celtic midfielder, has claimed that Kyle Lafferty, the Hearts striker, should have been ordered off by referee Kevin Clancy for diving at the weekend...

Herald Scotland · Aug 6, 2017
BBC · Aug 5, 2017

Celtic 4-1 Hearts: Brendan Rodgers’ comments ‘unacceptable’ – Jon Daly

Hearts interim head coach Jon Daly criticises Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers for questioning the Tynecastle club’s structure and recruitment...

BBC · Aug 5, 2017
Scotzine · Aug 7, 2017

Diver Lafferty Should Have Been Sent Off,’ Claims Bitton

NIR BITTON has accused Hearts striker Kyle Lafferty of being a diver and claimed he should have been sent off in Celtic’s 4-1 win at the weekend...

Scotzine · Aug 7, 2017
Daily Mail · Aug 6, 2017

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers insists: ‘I’ll speak my mind’

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers insists he will not be silenced from speaking his mind on managerial matters after an opening weekend bust-up with Hearts interim head coach Jon Daly...

Daily Mail · Aug 6, 2017
Talking Baws · Aug 5, 2017

Jon Daly Says ‘Disgraceful’ Brendan Rodgers Comments About Hearts Were ‘Unacceptable’

Jon Daly insists Brendan Rodgers’ comments about Hearts were ‘disgraceful’ and ‘unacceptable’...

Talking Baws · Aug 5, 2017
The Celtic Blog · Aug 6, 2017

After A Hearts Fan Attacks Wee Jay On Twitter, It’s Time To Tackle The Evil In Our Game.

Meet Freddy Heron. A private man. Someone who’s Facebook page has been taken offline...

The Celtic Blog · Aug 6, 2017
Hail Hail Media · Aug 5, 2017

Raise the Flag

I almost feel sorry for Hearts. Almost. Last season...

Hail Hail Media · Aug 5, 2017
The Celtic Blog · Aug 5, 2017

Last Week Scottish Football Barely Remembered Lee Rigby. Now Its Haters Chant His Name.

Hearts fans sang a song in praise of Lee Rigby today...

The Celtic Blog · Aug 5, 2017
Celtic FC · Aug 4, 2017

£25,000 to be won on Flag Day with the Windfall Golden Ticket

THE Paradise Windfall Golden Ticket draw is back for the new season with a bumper £25,000 jackpot prize up for grabs when the champions take on Hearts this Saturday (August 5, kick-off 12:30pm)...

Celtic FC · Aug 4, 2017
Talking Baws · Aug 5, 2017

Video: Callum McGregor Goal All About Brilliant Scott Sinclair Assist

Callum McGregor owes a big thanks to Scott Sinclair for his goal against Hearts in today’s Premiership opener...

Talking Baws · Aug 5, 2017
Celtic Quick News · Aug 6, 2017

‘I’M DELIGHTED,’ ADMITS McGREGOR

CALLUM McGREGOR declared himself “delighted” after his display in the 4-1 romp against Hearts...

Celtic Quick News · Aug 6, 2017
VideoCelts · Aug 7, 2017

Sutton names three Celts in his Team of the Week

Leigh Griffiths, Jozo Simunovic and Callum McGregor made the cut with the midfielder probably man-of-the-match for most fans inside the stadium although Griffiths with two against Hearts was a popular choice...

VideoCelts · Aug 7, 2017
The Celtic Blog · Aug 5, 2017

The Scottish Football Season Might Be New But Some Things Just Never Change.

A new domestic campaign is upon us!

The Celtic Blog · Aug 5, 2017
Celtic Underground · Aug 6, 2017

CU Podcast Xtra – Celtic Post Match v Hearts Aug 2017

We missed the Jon Daly stuff (chatting to someone outside & couldn’t be arsed getting inside on time) so didn’t record the controversial stuff...

Celtic Underground · Aug 6, 2017
John James · Aug 5, 2017

Crouching Corruption – Hidden Judicial Review

In a couple of hours time the curtain will raise on another season when Celtic host Hearts...

John James · Aug 5, 2017
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TeamPWDLFAGDPts
1 Celtic 34 24 6 4 71 17 54 78
2 “Rangers” 34 20 9 5 76 25 51 69
3 Aberdeen 34 18 7 9 53 37 16 61
4 Kilmarnock 34 16 10 8 46 29 17 58
5 Hibernian 34 14 11 9 49 34 15 53
6 Hearts 34 15 5 14 39 44 -5 50
7 St Johnstone 34 14 5 15 34 44 -10 47
8 Motherwell 34 13 5 16 38 48 -10 44
9 Livingston 34 11 9 14 36 36 0 42
10 Hamilton Academical 34 7 5 22 22 70 -48 26
11 St Mirren 34 6 6 22 27 62 -35 24
12 Dundee 34 4 6 24 25 70 -45 18

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