THE END'S FAR FROM NY

Ben insists Celtic domination can continue after Hoops show fighting spirit in comeback win over Motherwell

- BY MICHAEL GANNON

CELTIC may have made a spluttering start to the season but Benjamin Nygren is convinced the Hoops will hit top gear after the international break - and top spot.

The Swede came off the bench to blast his fourth goal of the season in Sunday's dramatic 3-2 victory against Motherwell.

It may only be the start of October but Daizen Maeda’s stoppage time winner (inset) felt like a major moment in the Celtic campaign.

Trailing pacesetters Hearts with a fuming support verging on an all-out mutiny, the last-gasp climax prompted a Parkhead celebration and saved another almighty protest.

Nygren could feel it too. Celtic have lost just one match in regulation time all season ~ the 2-0 Europa League loss to Braga ~ but it’s not exactly been top class so far.

The Hoops have already drawn a blank in five matches = as many as they did in all of last season - and had been held five times in 12 games going in to Sunday's Well clash.