Bray Wanderers 2 Glasgow Celtic 3

As far as first games go, new Celtic boss Martin O' Neill, got the start he wanted. But, although Chris Sutton is the big news and signing, and the prize for fan favourite still goes to Henrik Larson, perhaps the biggest surprise of the match came in the form of a triple treat of goals from Tommy Johnson.

It was Johnson who smashed home the goals that Celtic needed to secure stability and confidence in the team that has seen more than enough management swaps over the past couple of seasons. So Martin O Neill's debut as manager had to be a good and assuring one. And even though the match wasn't a crucial final or anything, there was enough to hold the crowd in suspense.

As O Neill led his new team onto the pitch, he was treated to a huge and rousing reception. And as the game progressed, the action on the pitch was disturbed slightly by the surreal sight of a streaker who led his way onto the pitch and darted across nearly two thirds of the field, before being wrestled to the ground by the Garda. As he was led away, bemused onlookers started the chant of 'Let him Go, Let him Go'. In recent seasons this type of chant was reserved for the Celtic managers - a humorous ingredient to a match that was jam packed with action, not to mention goals.

Although it was Celtic who emerged in victory, it was the opening goal from Bray that shook the game into action, as well as Celtic's defence. Into the first ten minutes, Bray had found the opening goal when, free on the edge of the area, Ciaran O' Brien beat Celtic goalkeeper Johathan Gould with a well executed and stylish chip that floated over the keeper and into the net. This sent Celtic on the loose and Bray's initial celebrations were cut short when Tommy Johnson slammed in the equaliser two minutes later, past guest 'keeper Trevor Wood.

Celtic then continued the pace with Johnson on the prowl again in the 38th minute. Some excellent play from Johnson gave him the chance to pick his spot and drive his second goal crashing into the net. But, just as quickly as Celtic's equaliser, Bray responded with Jason Byrne did an impressive quick turn on Alan Stubbs in the penalty area and drilled the ball under Gould, who was advancing towards him. All even at half time.

As the second half progressed, Celtic needed something to boost them. Bray sent on 11 replacements and used three 'keepers as opposed to Celtic's two. But, in terms of goals, the situation was about to be reversed. In the 72nd minute, Johnson was there again as he blasted home his third goal to win Celtic the match. And as the final whistle blew, the cheers from the Celtic fans echoed throughout the ground. Not even the inconsistent weather was going to stop this from being a match to talk about.

So, a good start then. Indeed, Martin O' Neill was in good form after the match, describing it as a 'fantastic honour' to lead Celtic and added that he wanted to "give this club's passionate support something they can really cheer about this season".

With Chris Sutton to return soon, O' Neill has got more prospects to look ahead to. And Johnson's hat trick has catapulted him onto the list of threats for the other teams to think about.