What does Celtic's demolition of Hearts mean for Hogh?

BBC Scotland examines whether Celtic’s 7-1 win over Hearts proved they are better without their record signing. Camilo Duran (left) started over Kasper Hogh (right) in the centre of the Celtic attack against Hearts on Sunday Celtic's mauling of Hearts eliminated many of the question marks hanging over Martin O'Neill's side – but one significant question remains. What does Sunday's incredible seven-goal victory tell us about record signing Kasper Hogh's place in the team? Benched for the visit of last season's Scottish Premiership runners-up, a dynamic front three of Camilo Duran, Callum Osmand and Haissem Hassan were integral to a scintillating attacking display. In the aftermath of last Thursday's chastening Europa League defeat at Benfica, during which Hogh was hooked at half-time, O'Neill backed the 25-year-old to end the campaign with 20 goals.

But is the £11m man now fighting for a starting spot? 'Four points is nothing' – O'Neill stays cool after statement win Having scored in just one of his 12 Celtic appearances – a hat-trick at Kilmarnock in August – O'Neill acknowledges his marquee summer acquisition is low on confidence, with a Europa League match against Celta Vigo to come on Thursday. "He has lost a bit of confidence, but we will get that back during the course of time," the veteran boss said in the lead-up