Kieran Tierney has taken to Instagram to thank the Celtic support after an emotional return to Celtic Park this afternoon.

The left-back made his first appearance at Paradise since sealing a move back to the club this summer, coming off the bench in the second half of Celtic’s 4-0 friendly win over Newcastle United.

Tierney didn’t take long to make an impact, setting up the final goal with a trademark burst down the left and a pinpoint cross onto the head of Liam Scales.

After the match, Tierney shared his thoughts with supporters on his Instagram story.

It was a moment that captured the affection still felt for the defender in the stands and his own emotional connection to the club.

The crowd responded with a huge ovation when Tierney entered the fray, and he responded in kind, delivering a flash of the energy and delivery that made him a mainstay in green and white before his 2019 departure.

The assist was Tierney’s first direct contribution since his return, and it capped off a commanding performance from Brendan Rodgers’ side in their latest pre-season outing.

For Tierney, the day was more than just another friendly. It was a homecoming, and the bond between player and support was clear from the first whistle to his heartfelt message after full time