Nicolas Kuhn delivers class three-word Instagram message after Celtic defeat St Johnstone

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Celtic exerted their dominance in a 3-1 victory over St Johnstone yesterday to move back to the top of the Scottish Premiership table.

Kyogo Furuhashi opened the scoring not long before the interval after latching on to an excellent delivery from the lively Nicolas Kuhn to put his side in the lead.

Immediately after the restart, our Japanese talisman returned the favour, flashing a low ball across goal that Kuhn duly stuck away to double the Hoops’ advantage in convincing fashion.

James Forrest rounded off with a sweetly struck third from just inside the area, rendering Connor Smith’s late reply for the visitors as nothing more than a mere consolation.

Overall, Celtic turned in one of their more consistent performances of the Scottish Premiership campaign and now sit top of the pile ahead of Rangers’ trip to Dundee later today.

Nevertheless, Brendan Rodgers revealed he won’t be taking any interest in events elsewhere, as he will instead be celebrating St Patrick’s Day.

He stated: “St Patrick’s Day tomorrow so I’ll be celebrating St Patrick’s Day. There’ll be a celebration of the Irish community worldwide so I won’t have any interest in any results.”

What Nicolas Kuhn said after Celtic saw off St Johnstone

German winger Kuhn has taken a while to settle in at Parkhead, with problems in the aftermath of dental surgery having a profound impact on his early days at the club.

Nevertheless, yesterday’s goal and assist, which followed his assist against Livingston last weekend, have helped to build rapport between the 24-year-old and the supporters, who now recognize his dynamic qualities cutting in from the right flank.

Voted Man of the Match by the fans, Kuhn took to Instagram after the game to share a simple message that read ‘Really enjoyed today! (followed by a four-leaf clover emoji) +3 with a football emoji and the letter A (presumably to represent his assist) attached.

His picture also includes his trademark celebration, which I’m sure everyone connected with the club hopes can become a regular feature in his time at Parkhead.

Celtic couldn’t afford to slip up yesterday and delivered a timely reminder of their title-winning credentials against an organised St Johnstone outfit.

Now, we take a step back for the international break before travelling to Livingston once the Scottish Premiership resumes at the tail end of March.