Ronny Deila hails Celtic victory over Hamilton Academical

Celtic manager Ronny Deila has praised his players for working hard to beat Hamilton Academical in the Scottish Premiership.

The champions marked their return from a recent break in Gran Canaria with a 2-0 win at New Douglas Park on Saturday.

Adam Matthews gave the visitors a first-half lead before Liam Henderson struck to secure the points in the second period.

"We worked really hard so it was a good victory and an important victory," Deila told the club's official website. "The second part of the season is starting now and we have started with a victory.

"Coming here is difficult and they had a couple of chances in set play. We scored two very nice goals and I hope Adam Matthews continues to do that. It'll make it a very fun season."

Celtic are back in action on Wednesday when they host Motherwell in the league.