Hearts say the the past season has been an excellent one for the club, but it is only the very beginning.
The Gorgie club want say they want long-term, sustained success and bosses look forward to next season with confidence.
Those sentiments come in a statement from the William Hill Premiership outfit in which Hearts praise fans for their “exceptional” backing this season in which the club lead the 12-strong league for 250 days.
The full statement reads: “This has been an excellent season for Heart of Midlothian. However, it represents only the very beginning of our plans for long-term sustained success.
“We look ahead to next season with confidence, supported as ever by the exceptional backing of our fans, sponsors and partners.”
They have also provided an update in relation to the events which unfolded at Celtic Park on Saturday when Hearts lost 3-1 to end their title dream.
The statement said: “The club is investigating events before, during and after the match, and will offer Police Scotland our full support as they continue with their enquiries.
“We have also written to the SFA and SPFL setting out our observations and questions regarding the circumstances surrounding the premature ending of the match, and expressing our concern that a troubling precedent has been set whereby a pitch
invasion can effectively determine the duration of a football match, rather than the match officials.
“We have asked them for a prompt response to the points we have raised.
“The incursion of spectators onto the field of play must never be condoned under any circumstances, and the seriousness of the potential consequences must be fully understood by supporters and clubs alike.
“We are aware of highly-irresponsible comments made publicly this week, which appear to seek to defend those who entered the pitch on Saturday and undermine the gravity of the situation.
“Those remarks carry dangerous implications, and we call upon the football authorities to ensure that this matter is addressed with the seriousness it demands, and with the full co-operation of all involved.”
