GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 16: A Hearts fan looks dejected during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park, on May 16, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images)
Alongside the overhead kick from Daizen Maeda, Callum Osmand’s goal against Hearts will be remembered as one of the iconic moments of the season. Certainly in Edinburgh, with contrasting emotions.
Seven minutes into stoppage time in the 38th match of the season the destination of the title was still in the balance.
Celtic were leading 2-1 but just one goal from Hearts would take the trophy to Tynecastle.
Goalkeeper Alex Schwolow went up to snatch glory as Don Robertson awarded another free kick to the visitors.
Inside Celtic Park fans held their breath.
Thousands watching on television were mesmerised. For months we’ve been told to expect twists and turns.
Would there be another twist in this season of seasons?
EDINBURGH IS DIVIDED AS CELTIC BREAK HEARTS
Was Schwolow about to go all Jimmy Glass and be swamped with celebrations, remembered forever as the goalie that took the title to Tynie?
In one pub in Edinburgh fans were about to exit the scene, drying their eyes as memories of Albert Kidd and Dens Park came flooding back.
In a different pub the tension and fear of the last few months was about to be removed. The nightmare scenario was removed.
Rather than Schwolow being the hero he looked like a clown. As three Celtic players raced unattended towards goal with Osmand delivering the telling blow.
This is incredible content, keep it coming
— Joey Dollard (@joeydollard) May 17, 2026
It was a thing of beauty at the end of a horrible season.
Very few Celtic matches have been enjoyable. Half of their victories have come after the 80th minute, more than a few have been in stoppage time.
Most of the anguish of the season drained away. All is well that ends well. And the season was over as Osmand rolled the ball into the empty net.
In Edinburgh the contrast in emotions was stark. Sunshine on Leith, tears and despair in Gorgie.
Forty years on from Dens Park Celtic had again snatched the title from Hearts on the final day. This time in a head-to-head!
ABSOLUTELY
?????????? pic.twitter.com/pN5xhsCfLm— Hibbycol (@Hibbycol) May 17, 2026
Just watched it again and will again and again and again and again and again !