NICOLAS KUHN netted Celtic’s first goal of 2025 and liked the feeling so much he added another in the champions’ 3-0 win over St Mirren at Parkhead.
The flying winger whipped two efforts beyond the helpless Zach Hemming to hoist his goal tally to 16 for the season.
And Kuhn’s double – along with Auston Trusty’s first strike for the Hoops – pushed Brendan Rodgers’ side to a massive 13-point advantage at the summit of the Premiership.
Only a collapse of cataclysmic proportions can derail Celtic as they power towards a fourth successive title, their 13th championship in 14 years and the 55th crown in their glorious history.
PARADISE…Nicolas Kuhn celebrates the opener against St Mirren as Arne Engels prepares to congratulate the winger.
The Hoops can go SIXTEEN points in front on Wednesday night at Parkhead if they overcome a Dundee United team that took two points off them in a scoreless stalemate at Tannadice last month.
Nearest challengers Rangers are due to visit Dens Park to take on Dundee 24 hours later and Philippe Clement will have his work cut out raising the spirit of his players following the 3-3 draw against Hibs at Easter Road yesterday after taking a 2-0 lead by the 20th minute.
The Belgian and his players came back to earth with a bump after their derby victory over Rodgers’ off-colour Hoops and Kuhn and Co were determined to get back on track as swiftly as possible against their Paisley opponents.
The German flyer, still sporting a bruise on his nose and fading black eyes after being hit on the face by Govan defender Jefte on Thursday, said: “We had to show a reaction after the last game. And we did. I’m happy that we got the three points.
“It was really important for us to get back to winning ways.
“We aren’t used to losing and we were much better on this occasion. We scored some goals and we’re happy with the three points.”
NUMBER ONE…Nicolas Kuhn slots in the cross from Daizen Maeda.
NUMBER TWO…Nicolas Kuhn pounces on a mix-up in the Saints defence while Arne Engels, who set it up, is already off to celebrate with the Celtic fans.
Kuhn, who cost £3million from Rapid Vienna a year ago, continued: “This is the best season I’ve had, but it’s also the best team I’ve played in.
“All the team-mates and the staff make it easier for me and I’m just happy to be here.”
“For me, the most important thing is staying fit, that’s what I’ve always said and at the end it’s about winning trophies.”
