The champions weren't at their best but they did what they always do and found a way to win
Man of the moment Nicolas Kuhn floored Kilmarnock with another stunning strike as Celtic showed another side to their game in a gutsy 2-0 win at Rugby Park.
Tempers were raised before a ball was kicked as Kilmarnock punters let the travelling support have it at the conclusion of a fractured minute's silence with those in the away section booing, chanting and disrupting the Remembrance Sunday pause for respect. Broadcasters Sky aired an instant apology as anger filled the air at kick-off.
But deep in the second half, with Celtic leading thanks to McGregor's strike, Kilmarnock were cursing their luck when Matty Kennedy fired his big chance too close to Kasper Schmeichel. He was gutted, and so was his manager, as his slaloming run went unrewarded. And, despite their below-par efforts, there was no shock when Kuhn raced through, minutes after being denied by McCrorie, and reached double figures in a season where he is establishing himself as a talismanic figure.
Was £9.5m a good Idah? The striker had to wait all summer to seal his protracted transfer from Norwich to Celtic and, in truth, he's never been able to replicate the highs he created during his thrilling loan which green lit his permanent capture. And, perhaps, his tribulations at Rugby Park on Sunday were heightened due to the venue. Idah was unplayable back in May when he scored and bullied Killie in a 5-0 win.
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