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Celtic Rout Falkirk as Kenny Bags Brace
Martin O'Neill returned as interim manager to lead Celtic to a 4-0 victory, with goals from Johnny Kenny, Benjamin Nygren, and Sebastian Tounekti.
- Martin O'Neill celebrated his Celtic homecoming with a thumping 4-0 win over Falkirk at Parkhead, with Johnny Kenny scoring twice while Benjamin Nygren and Sebastian Tounekti added goals.
- Following Brendan Rodgers' resignation on Monday, the 73-year-old Martin O'Neill was installed alongside Shaun Maloney as interim management, returning after previously managing Celtic from 2000 to 2005.
- Scott Bain, former Celtic goalkeeper, made early saves yet was involved in Nygren's goal and was left exposed for the final strike after 73 minutes, while Kasper Schmeichel denied Scott Arfield and blocked Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi.
- Celtic moved six points behind Hearts and remain five ahead of Rangers, while Parkhead fans will go into upcoming fixtures more assured by O'Neill's immediate impact.
- Outside the ground, Celtic fans protested against Dermot Desmond and the board over transfers, while Desmond sat in the directors' box and the match programme was pulled amid the week's drama.
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