Hartley relieved after last-gasp win

Paul Hartley was more than happy with Celtic’s last-gasp 2-1 win at Hamilton in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League – despite admitting to some sympathy for Accies.

Hamilton took a surprise lead through Richard Offiong early on at New Douglas Park but were pegged back when Celtic levelled thanks to a dubious penalty decision.

Television pictures show Martin Canning’s challenge on Cillian Sheridan took place outside the box.

But referee Steve Conroy took the advice of his assistant Chris Young and pointed to the spot before dismissing the Hamilton player.

Shunsuke Nakamura converted from 12 yards before Hartley helped himself to the decisive goal with just four minutes to go.

“I thought it was a penalty at the time but someone said it wasn’t, that it was just outside the box,” he said.

“It was a tough decision on Hamilton but there’s not a lot we can do about it and thankfully Naka stuck away the penalty.”