'There was nothing in it': Celtic assistant boss John Kennedy defends Scott Brown over celebrations after Old Firm victory over Rangers Celtic beat rivals Rangers 2-1 in the Old Firm derby at Celtic Park on Sunday Andy Halliday was sent off after the final whistle after clashing with Scott Brown Brown celebrated in front of the away fans but John Kennedy has defended him 'For us there was nothing in it. There was a coming together,' Kennedy claimedBy Press Association Reporter Published: 16:46 BST, 1 April 2019 | Updated: 16:46 BST, 1 April 2019 Viewcomments Celtic assistant manager John Kennedy has backed Scott Brown over his post-match celebrations following Sunday's 2-1 win over Rangers. Andy Halliday received a second booking after the final whistle after remonstrating with Brown over his celebration in front of the away fans at Celtic Park. Kennedy said: 'People are trying to make an issue with Scott but Scott's behaviour in the game was first class. Andy Halliday (second left) was sent off after the final whistle after clashing with Scott Brown Celtic assistant manager John Kennedy (c) has backed Brown over his post-match celebrations 'There is a coming together at the end of the game, but the game finished in that corner. There is a tackle in that corner, the ball goes out for a throw-in, everyone is in that corner, the final whistle blows and, as always, there is a celebration. 'Scott's on the pitch, he does what he does and there is nothing really wrong with it in my eyes. And obviously people take offence and it becomes an issue. 'But for us there was nothing in it. There was a coming together, it was quickly resolved and we move on.' 'For us there was nothing in it. There was a coming together, it was quickly resolved,' he said Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility