Scottish Football Rocked By Shock Derek McInnes News Emerging Late Last Night

The Scottish FA have released a bombshell statement that has placed Derek McInnes at the centre of fresh controversy after explosive audio from Celtic’s dramatic title decider against Hearts emerged publicly.

For days, debate had raged over the chaotic scenes at Celtic Park after Hearts figures claimed the match had effectively been ended “prematurely” following the pitch invasion that erupted after Callum Osmand’s dramatic late goal.

But newly-released communication from the SFA now appears to undermine much of the narrative that followed in the aftermath of the game.

The audio confirms referee Don Robertson brought proceedings to an end with the knowledge and approval of Hearts manager Derek McInnes, despite the anger that later emerged from sections of the Tynecastle support.

As Osmand burst through to score deep into stoppage time, thousands of Celtic supporters poured onto the pitch in celebration while Hearts players were escorted away by security amid growing safety concerns inside the stadium.

In the hours that followed, Hearts publicly questioned the circumstances surrounding the ending of the match. Some supporters demanded an investigation, while others even suggested the fixture should have been replayed.

However, the SFA’s latest statement has firmly backed the officials involved and insisted the match was correctly concluded under the Laws of the Game.

The released audio captures fourth official David Dickinson repeatedly instructing referee Don Robertson to halt proceedings as the situation escalated around the pitch.

He can clearly be heard saying:

“Blow the whistle. Hearts are happy to finish, Don. Derek McInnes has told me he’s happy to finish. He wants his players off the pitch.”

Moments later, Robertson himself confirms:

“Confirming the match is finished.”

The SFA also stated:

“It was made clear at that meeting that the match official, Don Robertson, took the correct action in ending the game.”

The governing body stressed the minimum added time had already been played and reiterated that the referee’s decision remains final under IFAB regulations.

The release has now triggered fierce reaction across Scottish football, with many Celtic supporters accusing McInnes and Hearts of fuelling outrage publicly despite privately agreeing the game should end due to safety concerns.

Online reaction was immediate, with some Hoops supporters branding the Hearts boss “a hypocrite” following the publication of the audio.

What began as a major controversy over the handling of the title decider has now taken another dramatic turn, with the SFA release shifting attention firmly onto Hearts and Derek McInnes.