David Marshall had a moment to forget as the Hibs veteran made his return to Celtic.
The Easter Road No1 had a howler as James Forrest grabbed one of his three goals for the Hoops as Lee Johnson's side went down 6-1 in Glasgow's east end. The Hoops hero grabbed a treble as he made it 100 goals for the league leaders with striker Giorgos Giakoumakis also netting twice for the home side along with Daizen Maeda. Élie Youan grabbed a consolation on the day as the Hibees made it back to back defeats after four wins on the bounce.
Johnson was clearly unhappy with the first half display as he made FOUR half-time subs but it didn't change the fortunes of his side who will now go back to the drawing board with an important run of fixtures to come before the World Cup as they bid to keep themselves on track to challenge for the European places. Here's three things we learned from Parkhead.
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Afternoon to forget
Lee Johnson's set up wasn't one of a defensive nature as Celtic exploited the visitors.
Three goals down within 24 minutes in an afternoon to forget in Glasgow.
James Forrest's double and a strike from Giorgos Giakoumakis early on had the three points in the bag early on.
The Hoops star completed his hat-trick in the second period while Giakoumakis also doubled his tally in a big 6-1 win for the hosts.
David Marshall also won't want to watch his involvement in the third goal back.
Back to the drawing board for the men from Leith.
In from the start
Harry McKirdy was handed his first start for Hibs in the clash at Celtic.
The striker has impressed with cameo appearances from the bench since his switch from Swindon Town.
Lee Johnson has high hopes for the hitman but it was a tough afternoon at Parkhead and he was subbed at half time.
World Cup run-in
A second defeat in a row after four wins on the bounce from Hibs.
But the next five ahead of the World Cup shutdown could play a big role on how the Easter Road club will do this season.
Back to back home games follow this one against St Johnstone and St Mirren.
It's then a big game at Pittodrie against Aberdeen before Ross County visit Easter Road.
The final game before the break sees the Hibees travel to Rugby Park to face newly promoted Kilmarnock.
Lee Johnson will realistically see every game as winnable and have 15 points in mind.
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