Four for joy as mighty Magpies are well beaten

CELTIC clipped the Magpies' wings as they lifted the Adidas Trophy.

- BY FRASER WILSON

An Arne Engels penalty and goals from Johnny Kenny, Yang Hyun-jun and Liam Scales consigned big-spending Newcastle to a humbling defeat.

Here's what we learned from the game:

2ND SILVERWARE OF THE SEASON

Friendlies mean nothing - until a Scottish side beats Premier League opposition. So this was a good day for the Hoops.

Celtic were forced on to the back foot for spells in the first half but looked comfortable defending against a Champions League-bound side and hitting on the break.

Daizen Maeda's pace was crucial in a game plan that will again likely be rolled out in Europe.

The sweeping move to win the penalty for the opener was a sign Celtic have shaken off any summer rustiness.

Despite changing the entire team after the break, they finished firmly in control.