Celtic take an early lead in the 11th minute as Alan Thompson's free-kick deflects off defender Gary Kenneth Celtic look more dangerous going forward and Bellamy, Varga, Sutton and Hartson all go close to increasing the lead Martin O'Neill's team end the first half with the advantage to the delight of their many supporters at Hampden Park The outgoing manager refuses to let his players take their foot off the pedal as the second half gets underway Chris Sutton misses a late penalty but Celtic see out the second half ensuring O'Neill ends his reign on a high The victory ends another turbulent season for striker Craig Bellamy who still doesn't know where his future lies There are jubilant scenes on the pitch after the players' disappointment at missing out on the league last week O'Neill soaks up the atmosphere before leaving the pitch for the final time, describing it as a "fantastic moment"
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