Celtic TV commentator Peter Grant left viewers in stitches with a cheeky jab at Hearts, referencing their painful title collapse in the final minutes of last season. The moment came during Celtic's pre-season friendly against Sporting, when cameras focused on Hoops winger James Forrest.
Title Heartbreak Still Fresh
Hearts were just minutes away from a historic Scottish Premiership title triumph before Celtic staged a dramatic 3-1 comeback victory to snatch glory. The result was particularly poignant for the Forrest family: James celebrated the title win for Celtic, while his brother Alan, then at Hearts, experienced the heartbreak. Alan has since left Tynecastle for Dundee.
The Comment That Sparked Laughter
As the camera cut to James Forrest, commentator Gerry McCulloch noted: "James, whose brother Alan has joined Dundee from Hearts – who will take on Celtic at Celtic Park in the league opener." Grant, a former Celtic defender, could not resist a dig: "So, he is there to see us lifting the title, and now he is here to see us lifting the flag?" McCulloch responded, laughing: "Oh, you are cruel."
The exchange highlighted the lingering sting of last season's finale for Hearts fans, who saw their first top-flight title in decades slip away in stoppage time. Celtic, meanwhile, are preparing to raise the championship flag before their opening league match against Hearts at Celtic Park.
