Scottish football has exploded into fresh controversy after Celtic F.C. players were caught singing a brutal post-match chant seemingly aimed at fierce rivals Rangers F.C. moments after their dramatic title-winning victory over Hearts.
The celebrations inside Celtic Park quickly turned viral after television cameras captured several players and supporters loudly chanting songs mocking Rangers despite Hearts being the actual opponents in the match.
Former midfielder and outspoken pundit Michael Stewart could barely hide his disbelief during the post-match reaction.
> “The win is against Hearts but the song is targeting only Rangers… 😂😂
Never knew the Celtic players could be this savage…
Is this a chant or an insult? No no, this is just too much.”
The comments instantly triggered a social media storm across Scottish football, with clips of the celebrations spreading rapidly across fan pages and football platforms.
Celtic supporters found the moment hilarious, insisting the rivalry with Rangers is so intense that every major celebration naturally becomes about their Glasgow rivals. Some fans even described the chant as “the ultimate psychological victory.”
However, Rangers supporters were left furious, accusing Celtic players of showing disrespect and obsession despite just winning a massive game against Hearts. Others argued the celebrations crossed the line from banter into outright humiliation.
The dramatic title decider had already been filled with controversy after Celtic overturned Hearts late in the match with two decisive goals in the closing stages. Tensions inside the stadium were already sky-high before the post-match celebrations added another explosive chapter to the Old Firm rivalry.
Michael Stewart later continued discussing the moment on live television, admitting Scottish football rivalries produce scenes “you simply cannot script anywhere else in Europe.” The pundit also joked that some of the chants sounded “more personal than tactical.”
Meanwhile, Celtic manager refused to comment directly on the chants when questioned after the match. Instead, he praised the passion of the supporters and the mentality of his players during a pressure-filled title race.
Despite the criticism, the celebrations have only intensified the already heated rivalry ahead of next season, with fans from both sides now flooding social media with reactions, memes and counter-chants.
One thing is certain — Celtic may have beaten Hearts on the pitch, but according to many viewers, Rangers somehow still became the biggest target of the night.
