The 36-year-old was dismissed for the first time in his career in West Lothian.
The Hoops were a goal up on the Lions thanks to a Reo Hatate penalty but the game threatened to flip when the goalkeeper clattered into Mo Sangare. John Beaton showed him a straight red card for denial of a goalscoring opportunity but it mattered little to the final outcome, as Matt O'Riley and Daizen Maeda netted to seal a 3-0 Premiership win.
Taking to his Instagram page, Hart has held his hands up for the error that will now see him miss next weekend's Celtic clash with Motherwell at Fir Park. Scott Bain came into the game in West Lothian after Hart's dismissal and the team mentality is something the former England shot stopper was keen to highlight. He posted: "What a team performance @CelticFC. Apologies for my red card but team and support showed what they are about … top top mentality.
His teammates were quick to offer him a reprieve though. Daizen Maeda posted "we are family", while Liel Abada, Greg Taylor and Gustaf Lagerbielke all posted emojis of support. Follow Record Sport on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can also sign up to our dedicated Rangers and Celtic newsletters and follow the Rangers and Celtic podcast pages to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Joe Hart earns Celtic show of faith from Brendan Rodgers after Feyenoord clangerThe fingers of blame was pointed at the veteran goalkeeper after Calvin Stengs opener on Rotterdam.
Read more »
Watch as Joe Hart is red carded for Celtic after last man challenge vs LivingstonThe experienced stopper clashed with Mohammed Sangare after the Livi midfielder was played in with a ball over the top.
Read more »
Neil Lennon calls Joe Hart 'reckless' after Celtic red cardThe incident occurred in the first half of the Premiership match.
Read more »
Watch epic Joe Hart Celtic celebration as goalkeeper roars after Livingston red cardIt was not an afternoon to remember for the Englishman after he was sent off.
Read more »
Brendan Rodgers claims Celtic red card 'awkward' after Joe Hart challengeThe Hoops goalkeeper was sent off in the first half of the Celtic win.
Read more »
Joe Hart's Celtic roar of relief after Livingston red cardHart watched on from the tunnel as Daizen Maeda's stunner sealed a 3-0 win in West Lothian.
Read more »