Craig Beattie: The Man Who Scored the Winning Goal Against Celtic in the 2006 Scottish Cup Semi-Final
A Moment to Remember
Craig Beattie knows better than most just how much a winning goal against Celtic can define a Hearts player. The former Scotland striker scored the only goal in the 2006 Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic, sending Hearts to the final where they would eventually beat Edinburgh rivals Hibs 5-1. It was a moment that will live long in the memory of Hearts fans, and it helped to cement Beattie's status as a club legend.
A Journey to Hearts
Beattie began his career with Celtic, but he never really established himself in the first team. He had loan spells at Dundee and St Johnstone before joining Hearts in 2005. He quickly became a key player for the Tynecastle side, and he helped them to win the Scottish Cup in 2006 and 2012. He also won three Scottish Premier League titles with Celtic.
A Role Model for Young Players
Beattie retired from playing in 2016, but he remains involved in football. He is now a Player Relations Officer at Hearts, and he works with the club's academy players. He is a role model for the young players, and he is helping to develop the next generation of Hearts stars.
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