Martin O'Neill made a triumphant return to Celtic, leading them to a commanding 4-0 victory over Falkirk following Brendan Rodgers' shocking departure. The experienced manager returned to the Parkhead dugout after 20 years, filled with nervous excitement, eager to restore the team to winning ways after a tumultuous few days. Johnny Kenny, who retained his place in the forward line, scored twice in the first half, first capitalizing on a deflection and then heading in to make it 2-0. Falkirk, who were unbeaten in their last three Premiership matches, failed to pose any real threat, with Benjamin Nygren scoring and Sebastian Tunetti netting his first goal at Parkhead to seal the match. Falkirk now trail league leaders Hearts by six points and sit in seventh place.

Celtic fans continued their protests against the club's management before the match, with major shareholder Dermot Desmond making a rare appearance at Parkhead following his statement blaming Rodgers for the negativity surrounding the club. After two consecutive losses, O'Neill opted for experience, making three changes in defense and including James Forrest in the starting lineup. Celtic began with determination but initially struggled to trouble Falkirk's goalkeeper, Scott Bain. The breakthrough came when Nygren's shot hit the post, allowing Kenny to score on the rebound. Falkirk nearly equalized immediately, but Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi was denied by Kasper Schmeichel, and Celtic took control. Nygren and Kenny combined again for his second goal before Nygren capitalized on a poorly cleared ball by Bain, and Tunetti scored from close range.

This victory was a much-needed confidence boost for Celtic ahead of their crucial League Cup semi-final against Rangers on Sunday.

Analysis: Martin O'Neill's return has breathed new life into Celtic fans. Despite ongoing protests against the management, the team demonstrated resilience and a return to form. Johnny Kenny's impressive performance provides grounds for optimism as they face important upcoming matches.