James Forrest scores a hat-trick in whirlwind Scottish Cup tie

Before kick-off there was a minute's silence in tribute to former Celtic midfielder Liam Miller who died after a battle with cancer aged 36.

James Forrest scores a hat-trick in whirlwind Scottish Cup tie

James Forrest grabbed himself a hat-trick as Celtic overcame Partick 3-2 in their William Hill Scottish Cup fifth-round clash at Parkhead.

In a whirlwind start to the lunchtime encounter the Hoops winger scored twice in the opening 10 minutes before a mistake by defender Jozo Simunovic allowed Jags striker Kris Doolan to pull one back.

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