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Celtic's victory over Hearts was NOT abandoned, according to two former referees, amid social media that the title-winning result could - or should - be reversed. It was a momentous day in Glasgow's east end as Martin O'Neill guided the Hoops to a fifth consecutive title with a 3-1 triumph over the Jambos.

However, chaotic scenes unfolded before the final whistle, after substitute Callum Osmand netted the third goal in the 90th minute to wrap up the win. That sparked a pitch invasion by home supporters - though loud jeering rang out from fellow fans as they spilled onto the Celtic Park turf. The Hearts players were escorted to the safety of the tunnel following reports they had been "assaulted", before the Celtic squad celebrated their championship triumph.

Questions have since emerged on social media over whether referee Don Robertson blew the final whistle - or whether the match had in fact been abandoned.

FIFA rules state that if a match concludes without a final whistle due to a pitch invasion, the referee is required to abandon the fixture. The sport's governing body - in this case the SFA - would then launch an investigation.

This could result in the match being replayed or a 3-0 forfeit awarded to the opposing side - which would effectively hand Hearts the league title. Some supporters have pointed to the Prague derby earlier this month as a potential precedent.

Slavia were leading Sparta 3-2 in injury time when hundreds of fans stormed the pitch. Slavia Prague were punished for the pitch invasion - with the referee ruling the match as abandoned.

Sparta were handed a 3-0 victory - leaving the door ajar for the club to close the gap on their rivals in the Czech title race.

Former SFA referees Steve Conroy and Des Roache clarified that the game would not have been abandoned solely because Robertson failed to blow his whistle - pointing out that he is able to signal full-time by alternative means.

Posting on The Ref's View podcast X account, they stated: "It is up to the referee when the game ends. He doesn't need to blow the whistle, he just needs to signal. The game was not abandoned!"

The Celtic Way reports that Robertson has informed SPFL delegates that the match was not abandoned and that the final whistle was indeed blown.