Heart of Midlothian's Scottish Premiership title bid ended in heartbreak on the final day of the season. The team was top of the league for 250 days, but Celtic's late surge secured the title.

What happened?

Heart of Midlothian was leading the league until the final three minutes of the season, when Celtic scored to win the title. Martin O'Neill's team showed the spirit of champions to rip up Heart of Midlothian' fairytale ending.

Why it matters for Heart of Midlothian

This season's outcome is a disappointment, but the team is keen to stress that this is just the start of something special. Heart of Midlothian were in the Champions League second qualifying round for only the second time, courtesy of splitting the Old Firm.

What comes next?

The team will look to prove to themselves and others that this season was not just a flash in the pan. Heart of Midlothian have made progress on the pitch, and the frustration among everyone associated with the club is a sign of their high expectations. | Season | League Position | | --- | --- | | 2005-06 | 2nd | | 2023-24 | 2nd | Heart of Midlothian will aim to build on this season's success and come back stronger next year. And with the team's steadfast belief in their abilities, they will look to make a strong start to the new season. But for now, the team will have to wait and see what the future holds. So, the focus will be on regrouping and preparing for the next challenge. The Scottish league title is the holy grail, and Heart of Midlothian had one hand and four fingers on the trophy, but Celtic timed their very late run perfectly to win it at the death.