Hearts secure 3-0 win over Falkirk, setting up a final-day Scottish Premiership title decider against Celtic, where avoiding defeat will crown them champions.
Hearts' Scottish Premiership title hopes were dramatically altered by a late penalty awarded to Celtic in their match against Motherwell, leaving Hearts needing a point against Celtic on the final day to win the league.
Celtic defeated Motherwell 3-2 with a late penalty, while Hearts beat Falkirk 3-0, setting up a title-deciding final matchday in the Scottish Premiership.
Hearts can clinch the Scottish Premiership title with a win over Falkirk and a Celtic loss to Motherwell, marking a potential first title since 1960, despite Celtic's five-game winning streak under Martin O'Neill.
This felt a hugely significant victory in the Scottish title race. Celtic require only two more of them to successfully defend the league. For the Rangers manager, Danny Röhl, yet another second-half capitulation will only increase murmurings about his capability of delivering success at Ibrox. Rangers will end this season trophyless and third in a two-horse race – remarkably, given the tens of millions spent on assembling their squad.Celtic have moved to within a point and three goals of Hearts. Next stop for Martin O’Neill and his players is Motherwell on Wednesday evening. With Hearts hosting Falkirk at the same time, there is the increasing possibility of the title being decided when the Edinburgh club visit Celtic Park on Saturday. Supporters of Celtic and Hearts are likely to have run out of fingernails by then.More to follow Continue reading...
Jordan Linden sentenced to 18 months for string of crimes committed over 10 years between 2011 and 2021A former SNP council leader has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty of a string of sexual offences against young men and teenagers as young as 14.Jordan Linden, once considered a rising star in the SNP, was convicted of five sexual assaults on young men after a trial at Falkirk sheriff court in March, which heard that the SNP had “downplayed or ignored” complaints about his behaviour. Continue reading...
Daizen Maeda scored twice and provided an assist as Celtic beat Falkirk 3-1 to stay level on points with Hearts and a point clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership title race. The Japanese forward, who had not scored since January, netted three goals and two assists in six days after a season-long struggle. Celtic are targeting a fifth successive league title with the Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline looming next month.
