John Kennedy praised his side’s creative and rhythm during a comprehensive 4-0 victory over St Johnstone this evening, a match which marked Scott Brown’s last at Paradise in a Celtic jersey.

The interim manager hailed the outgoing captain’s commitment to his game and Celtic, and said putting in a performance to honour Brown was his players’ primary motivation ahead of tonight’s game.

“I said to the boys before the game, in terms of someone who’s given so much to this club, it’s his last time leading you out so put a performance in to show for that,” John Kennedy told Celtic TV.

'He’s a terrific individual, a great professional, terrific man and he’s certainly one that any young aspiring footballer should use as a role model.'

“That’s what the motivation was: that we gave Scott a performance and a result that he deserved on his final day here at Celtic Park.

“I thought we done that, he came back into the dressing room and the boys were buzzing for Scott himself and obviously for how the game went as well. We’re delighted. It’s going to be a massive loss for us, but we have to appreciate everything he’s given for this club.”

Adam Montgomery made his Celtic debut this evening, while substitute Karamoko Dembele netted his first competitive goal for the senior side. To this end, John Kennedy said Scott Brown is a perfect role model for young players making their mark on the game.

He added: “I’ve said that to the younger guys about using Scott as a role model – he’s someone who dedicates so much of himself to his game and so much for the cause of the club that he plays.

“I played with Scott when he first came in, and I’ve obviously worked with him for a long time in the coaching scene.

“He’s a terrific individual, a great professional, terrific man and he’s certainly one that any young aspiring footballer should use as a role model.”

John Kennedy hails role model Brown after Paradise curtain call