Martin O’Neill reveals key message he gave Celtic players before resounding homecoming victory

Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill reacts

Celtic's Johnny Kenny (left) scores their side's second goal

Martin O’Neill told the Celtic players they were winners before they marked his homecoming with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Falkirk at Parkhead.

The 73-year-old former Hoops manager was installed along with ex-Celtic player Shaun Maloney as the interim management team following the stunning resignation of Brendan Rodgers on Monday night.

Irish striker Johnny Kenny scored twice in the first half before goals after the break from midfielder Benjamin Nygren and wide-man Sebastian Tounekti took the Hoops to within six points of William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts, who drew 2-2 at St Mir

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