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Hearts captain reflects on heavy loss to Celtic ahead of Europa clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Hearts captain reflects on heavy loss to Celtic ahead of Europa clash

Summary

Hearts captain Stephen Kingsley addressed his team's 7-1 loss to Celtic at Celtic Park on October 18, citing defensive errors as key factors. Kingsley emphasized the embarrassment felt after the match and the need for accountability among players. Hearts are now preparing to face Trabzonspor in the UEFA Europa Conference League on October 22, with Kingsley urging a rapid recovery in performance. He recalled previous painful defeats, noting that this recent loss has added to the pressure as the team looks to regroup.

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•Hearts lost 7-1 to Celtic on October 18, 2026.
•Kingsley called the defeat embarrassing due to defensive mistakes.
•Hearts play Trabzonspor in the Europa Conference League on October 22.
•Kingsley stresses the importance of accountability among players.

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9:15 AMYahoo Sports — “No, nothing will ever be worse than that,” Hearts skipper

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Hearts captain Stephen Kingsley has spoken about his side’s 7-1 hammering at Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon and also the 3-1 defeat at the home of the Champions back in May. You’ll enjoy this…C...
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