Hart looked all around the stadium, took the hugs and congratulations of his team-mates, then his manager and John Kennedy then settled into the dug out to soak up the scenes as the match was closed out as a 3-2 win for the home team.
With the sun out and the temperature touching just over 20 degrees the crowds moved down the Gallowgate, past Bar67 and other Celtic pubs around the Barrowland into Glasgow Cross and the Trongate which was thronged with thousands of supporters.
Breaking up is never easy, after three seasons and at the age of 37 the 75 times capped former England internationalist has made the brave decision that this is his final contract.
Just before Sutton was due to switch position from the studio to the commentary box a cardboard cut out of Boyd appeared which carried more charisma and personality than the real thing.
The blazer and brogues were put to good use as he stepped in to assist Steve Davis then stayed on under Phil Clement due to his knowledge of both clubs and being bilingual.
We got banned for criticising him, some others people were banned for criticising him so clearly there is a tetchy team in the background who don’t really like anybody telling the truth about him. That’s me had my say on him.
Throughout this season Keevins has been predicting the downfall of Rodgers and Celtic. If there was a negative angle to be found on anything Celtic related the veteran hack projected it forward to the next match and the consequences of defeat.
With a clenched jaw and furrowed brow I sat and watched the Celtic players dancing, singing and celebrating with their fans – and refused to turn off. Why? Because this has to be the driving force now.
Incredibly Clement set off on a heart-thumping Lap of Honour, in the media conference he discussed a 3-3 draw at home as a moral victory, actions that will haunt him and be highlighted when the time comes for the next change of manager.