Tom Rogic scored on his first Celtic start for almost two years as Ronny Deila’s team claimed a 2-0 win over Partick at Firhill.

The Australian has not been named in a Hoops starting XI since former boss Neil Lennon’s side suffered a shock League Cup defeat to Morton in September 2013.

But the 22-year-old re-introduced himself to the club’s supporters with a stylish flick after 28 minutes, with Kris Commons putting the seal on three Premiership points with his first goal of the season.

However, it was another joyless afternoon for the Jags, who shipped 12 goals but failed to even muster one in reply in four meetings with the champions last season.

Celtic endured a six-hour flight back from Azerbaijan on Wednesday night after edging out Qarabag in their Champions League qualifier.

That gruelling trip took its toll on Scott Brown’s hamstring while Stuart Armstrong had to come off after 20 minutes with stiffness in his groin.

But otherwise, there was little signs of tiredness in the first half as Celtic romped forward at will. Their goal came after 28 minutes as Rogic finished off Leigh Griffiths’ tee-up with an instinctive flick.

Thistle posed the Hoops little threat, although they did claim for a penalty when Mikael Lustig handled in the box. The Swede was facing the wrong way when Callum Booth’s cross made contact with his arm and referee John Beaton was spot on waving the appeals away.

Partick threw on Mathias Pogba – brother of Juventus star Paul – after the break but Commons wrapped up victory for the visitors midway through a subdued second half as he clipped the ball over Tomas Cerny following Nir Bitton’s speared ball forward.

In the other Scottish Premiership game yesterday, Aberdeen put their European disappointment behind them as they overcame Kilmarnock 2-0 to make it two wins from two.

Graeme Shinnie’s first goal for his home-town team set them on their way, and Adam Rooney added a second from the penalty spot to seal the points for the home side.

The victory leaves Aberdeen as one of only three teams boasting a 100 per cent record after two rounds, with Celtic and Hearts the others.

Results, standings
Partick Thistle vs Celtic - 0-2
Aberdeen vs Kilmarnock - 2-0

  P W D L F A Pts
Celtic 2 2 0 0 4 0 6
Aberdeen 2 2 0 0 3 0 6
Hearts 2 2 0 0 6 4 6
Dundee FC 2 1 0 1 5 2 3
Dundee Utd 2 1 0 1 2 1 3
Ross County 2 1 0 1 2 2 3
Motherwell 2 1 0 1 1 2 3
St Johnstone 2 0 1 1 4 5 1
Inverness 2 0 1 1 1 2 1
Hamilton 2 0 1 1 0 2 1
Partick 2 0 1 1 0 2 1
Kilmarnock 2 0 0 2 0 6 0

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