Celtic's intent was clear from the off. Nicolas Kuhn raced clear within 20 seconds, took a heavy touch, and caught Robbie McCrorie in the face, with the goalkeeper having to be replaced by Kieran O'Hara. Despite that blow, the visitors almost struck first. Fraser Murray won a free-kick, took it and his curling shot thudded off the crossbar.

The match itself was a tighter affair than most had expected, but Rodgers was just happy that his team managed to get over the line

Eight months after holding aloft the trophy, Celtic begin their defence of the Scottish Cup. Adam Idah scored the only goal at Hampden against rivals Rangers to retrain the silverware they won 12 months earlier to complete a Treble,

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: "I don't think the scoreline reflected the game and the dominance in the game but if you don't finish your chances and opportunities Kilmarnock are a team that can hurt you,