Celtic news: Timothy Weah defends celebration taunting Kilmarnock players after late win

Timothy Weah gave Kilmarnock players “a taste of their own medicine” with his full-time celebrations after Celtic’s late win.

Scott Brown scored an injury-time winner in a 1-0 victory to move Brendan Rodgers’ men eight points clear of second-placed Rangers.

Brown was shown a second yellow card for excessive celebration, while Weah, a 77th-minute substitute, was cautioned for taunting Kilmarnock stars at full-time.

The USA striker, who joined Celtic on loan from Paris Saint-Germain last month, took to Instagram to explain his actions.

Before deleting the post, the 18-year-old said: “In regards to my yellow card I just want to say sorry to any Killie fans that were offended and who took it the wrong way.

“But with all that being said, I was targeted by three players from the moment I stepped on the pitch.

“Go back and look at all the cheap shots that were taken and the trash talking as well.

“To be honest I understand it’s all part of the game. I took it and didn’t let it affect my match but at the end of the game I gave them a taste of their own medicine and took the consequences that came with it.

“No problem, I love everybody and respect everybody that respects me.

“I guess being kind all the time makes you look weak but I refuse to not stand up for myself and for my team-mates because at the end of the day that’s what family is for.”

Nearest challengers Rangers‘ goalless draw at home to St Johnstone on Saturday offered the Hoops the opportunity to extend their lead on an afternoon filled with controversy.

Former Gers srtiker Kris Boyd was hit by a coin thrown from the away end and targeted with verbal abuse during a tense first 45 minutes and he was critical of the actions afterwards.