I'd love to be derby day hero like Adam

Kenny dreams of Hampden goal after nightmare time losing boss

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IT'S been a head-spinning week for Johnny Kenny watching the man who changed his life head out the door and the man he cheered on for Ireland coming in the other way.

A couple of goals against Falkirk helped prevent a restless night - and instead he has been left dreaming about becoming a Old Firm Hampden hero.

It's been a weird couple of days.

The departure of Brendan Rodgers caused shockwaves in the squad and the return of Martin O'Neill was another jaw-dropping revelation.

But this game waits for no man and Celts had to get back to business against Falkirk to get the title race back on track and restore some kind of sense ahead of the Premier Sports Cup semifinal showdown with Rangers.

Kenny's brace against the Bairns was just the ticket and he's now in the frame to start the derby, even with Daizen Maeda fit.

And the 22-year-old Irish hitman is eying a place in the history books.

Kenny said: “One hundred per cent. It’s probably the biggest fixture in world football and can create heroes. Adam Idah came in and scored a big goal against them in the Scottish Cup Final [in 2024].

“I hope I can replicate something like that.

“It would be a marker put down by us to get into another cup final.