Much to the dismay of Brechin and, to no one’s great surprise, Celtic did not leave their ruthless professionalism behind in Dubai. Back from the winter break and straight into a familiar routine, the third leg of what Brendan Rodgers is bidding to make a second Treble as Celtic manager began in fussless fashion. The bottom club in the Championship grafted tirelessly throughout and avoided a spanking on the scale of the 7-0 from their last collision back in 1985’s League Cup.