Hearts v Celtic gallery: 20 pictures of fans, behind the scenes and Cochrane's red card

By Phil Johnson

Sports Editor

Published 7th May 2023, 17:58 GMT

Updated 7th May 2023, 18:12 GMT

Hearts fans turned out in big numbers again, but despite a decent performance Steven Naismith’s men lost 2-0 to Celtic at Tynecastle Park after going down to 10 men in controversial circumstances.

Alex Cochrane’s red card just before half time, given after a VAR check, was the major talking point after the match on a day when Celtic clinched the Scottish Premiership title. Here are 20 pictures of the fans, behind the scenes pre-match and the big moment of controversy.

9. Ann Budge

Hearts chairwoman Ann Budge takes it all in Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

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10. Hearts welcome

Hearts fans have a word with Celtic's Daizen Maeda Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

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11. Hickey's return

Former Hearts full-back Aaron Hickey, now at Brentford, watches on with Connor Smith, who is on loan at Hamilton, and Lewis Neilson Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

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12. Referee's view

Celtic's Daizen Maeda is brought down at the edge of the box by Alex Cochrane, referee Nick Walsh showing the Hearts defender a yellow card Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group

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