Celtic fans have completely lost it with one player after hearts draw
Celtic fans have completely lost it with one player after the Hearts draw, and the reaction has been as loud as it has been unforgiving. What should have been a routine afternoon turned into another frustrating chapter in a season where expectations remain sky high, and patience, especially among the support, is wearing dangerously thin.
From the first whistle, there was an uneasy feeling inside the stadium. Celtic dominated possession as expected, moved the ball well in spells, but lacked that sharp edge in the final third that has defined their best performances. When Hearts grew into the game and eventually held firm for the draw, the focus of fan frustration narrowed quickly, and one player found himself at the centre of the storm.
Social media erupted within minutes of the final whistle. Clips were shared, screenshots frozen, moments replayed again and again, all pointing the finger in the same direction. Missed chances, misplaced passes, poor decision making and a general lack of urgency were all cited as evidence that this player simply did not meet the required standard on the day. For many supporters, this was not a one off bad performance but the latest example in what they believe is a worrying pattern.
The anger is not just about numbers on the scoreboard. Celtic fans demand intensity, bravery and responsibility, especially in big domestic games where dropped points can define a title race. Against Hearts, they felt this player went missing when leadership and composure were most needed. While others tried to drag the team forward, the perception among fans was that he shrank from the moment rather than rising to it.
Inside the ground, murmurs quickly turned into audible groans each time the ball came his way. By the second half, every touch was being judged harshly, every mistake magnified. This kind of atmosphere can be brutal, but it also reflects the standards Celtic supporters believe their club should uphold. For them, wearing the shirt is a privilege that comes with relentless scrutiny.
Some fans have gone further, openly questioning whether the player should start the next match at all. Calls for changes flooded online forums, with supporters demanding rotation, fresh energy or even a complete rethink in that position. Others have suggested that the player may be struggling with confidence, arguing that the pressure of expectations at Celtic Park can overwhelm even experienced professionals.
Not everyone agrees with the pile on. A smaller but vocal section of the fanbase has urged caution, reminding others that football is a team game and that draws cannot be pinned on one individual alone. They argue that Celtic created enough chances to win comfortably and that broader tactical issues and missed opportunities elsewhere on the pitch played just as big a role.
Still, perception often matters as much as reality, and right now the perception around this player is deeply negative. When frustration builds over weeks rather than minutes, it tends to explode after results like this. The Hearts draw felt like a tipping point, a moment where long simmering doubts boiled over into outright anger.
For the manager, the challenge is clear. He must decide whether to back the player publicly and trust him to respond, or take decisive action to ease the pressure and send a message to the rest of the squad. At Celtic, decisions are rarely made in a vacuum, especially when the noise from the stands and online grows this loud.
One thing is certain. Celtic fans have not lost their ambition or their belief in success. What they have lost, at least for now, is patience. And until performances improve and results follow, any player perceived to be underperforming will continue to feel the full force of that famous, and sometimes unforgiving, green and white glare.
