Andy Murray admits being ‘questioned’ over Hearts stance, but now changes mind on Celtic title race

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Celtic fans don’t want it, but the Premiership title race could be decided on Wednesday night.

If Celtic lose to Motherwell at Fir Park and Hearts win their respective match against Falkirk, then Derek McInnes’ side will be champions.

Several weeks ago, Andy Murray, who is a Hibernian fan, explained how it’s a ‘good thing’ for Scottish football if Hearts won the title.

Since then, the former Wimbledon champion has shared that his Hibs supporting mates have ‘questioned’ his stance.

Reporter: “You said a couple of months ago that you were quite happy if Hearts won the league. Have you had much flak from Hibs fans for saying that?”

Murray: “Well, a few of my friends who are Hibs fans have questioned me on it. I would say it’s quite split between my friends who are Hibs fans, to be honest.”

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Hibs fan Andy Murray is backing Celtic to win the Premiership title ahead of Hearts

It seems as though the weekend results have turned the tide for Murray.

Hearts dropped points at Motherwell, while Celtic downed Rangers at Parkhead, with Daizen Maeda scoring an outrageous overhead kick.

Speaking to the BBC, Murray explained that he wouldn’t have been asked the question about the title race in Scotland if it were between Celtic and Rangers.

But given the surprise element of Hearts, the topic was brought up, but now the former Tennis star thinks the title is staying in Glasgow.

Reporter: “You said a couple of months ago that you were quite happy if Hearts won the league. Have you had much flak from Hibs fans for saying that?”

Murray: “Well, a few of my friends who are Hibs fans have questioned me on it. I would say it’s quite split between my friends who are Hibs fans, to be honest.

“It’s going to be an interesting final few weeks now, with the results over the weekend.

“But yeah, I still stand by what I said. If it was going to be Celtic or Rangers that were going to win the league, I don’t think you would be asking me that question.

“So, I think there is a lot more interest in Scottish football than there has been in quite a long time.”

Reporter: “Who is going to win? Hearts or Celtic?”

Murray: “I think it’s going to be Celtic now.”