A TALBOT SUNBEAM

Kenny strike is the only light for Hoops in a dark, dreary and damp cup tie at Rugby Park

- BY GAVIN MCCAFFERTY

A 2-0 win over Auchinleck Talbot did little to quell the growing dissent among the Celtic support as goals from Johnny Kenny and Sebastian Tounekti saw them progress in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup.

Kenny (above right) finished from close range at the near post following Luke McCowan’s near-post cross in the 34th minute at Rugby Park.

A much-changed but largely-experienced Celtic team dominated possession but struggled to finish off the sixth-tier side until substitute Tounekti curled into the top corner from 18 yards with five minutes left.

Each goal was met with anti-board chants, which were supplemented by basic pleas for some transfer activity.