The execution didn’t match the build up but after a troubled week only the final scoreline mattered.
Neil Lennon’s resignation in midweek barely altered the team-sheet but the inclusion of Patryk Klimala gave the team a more recognisable look with two strikers in from the start.
The Pole didn’t make the greatest impression but it was only the third time this season that he has started in the SPFL.
There were a few more familiar figures involved in the only goal of the game which started with Stephen Welsh bringing the ball out of defence.
David Turnbull and Ryan Christie combined before Odsonne Edouard’s shot was deflected beyond Joe Lewis to give Celtic an early advantage.
Similar to the match between the two clubs 10 days earlier there was no further scoring but after losing to the side in bottom spot and a manager depart no one at Celtic was complaining about a routine victory.