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Kasper Hogh on his new Celtic bromance and first reaction to quirky fan chant - 'I’m not the best at Scottish' The £11million hitman smashed a sizzling hat-trick at Kilmarnock to get his Hoops career up and running It didn’t take long for Kasper Hogh to find his shooting boots after last Monday’s misfire. Or for Celtic fans to fall head over heels for their new £11million goal machine. Hoops supporters have been crying out for a prolific striker ever since Kyogo left the building 18 months ago. Now they’ve finally got their wish. Marquee capture Hogh announced himself in Scottish football with a sensational hat-trick as Celtic tore Kilmarnock apart 5-1. The ex-Bodo/Glimt hitman endured a frustrating debut against Dundee after passing up a host of chances. Hogh - who played most of his football in Norway on astroturf - joked afterwards that he needed to adapt playing on grass. But the frontman needed just 63 seconds to get up and running on Killie’s new state-of-the-art turf as he plundered three first-half goals to get his Parkhead career off the mark. He beamed: “I heard it was artificial before, so maybe that helped! “First of all, all glory to God. I’m a happy, happy boy, as you see. Of course it was nice to get it early, that helps. “But it’s also new for me to be one of the guys. But that was nice to get an early goal.” You get the feeling Hogh’s trademark ‘peacock’ celebration is going to become a regular sight this season. And the 4,000 Celtic fans packed into the away end at Rugby Park were treated to the first of many on Sunday. They also had a new chant to go with it. At first, it sounded like a bizarre 'boo'. Then it quickly clicked that the jubilant green-and-white faithful were screaming 'Hogh' - pronounced 'who', by the way - in tribute to their new goalscorer. Hogh lapped it up after every goal and was given a standing ovation towards the end as he made way for Callum Osmand. Then he led the full-time celebrations, dancing in front of the crowd as a new hero was born. On his new song, Hogh said: “I try to recognise it, but I’m not the best at Scottish. “But I hear they shouted some of my name, so I smiled on the pitch when I heard it. “It’s great. Yeah, massive support. As I said, on the pitch when I heard they were screaming and also when we scored the other goals, I was just so happy. "And you could see it on the pitch. How much does it help to have a connection with the fans? A lot. “Of course it’s always good to have great supporters behind your back and I think the whole team felt it today and we’re happy that we can give a good result and a good performance.” It’s not only the Celtic fans that Hogh has struck a bond with. The Dane has also formed a bromance with fellow Scandinavian Benjamin Nygren - both on and off the park. Attacking Swedish playmaker Nygren laid a bundle of chances on a plate for Hogh last week and grabbed an assist for his new frontman in Ayrshire. Hogh said: “Yeah, of course, he’s Swedish also, so it’s easier for me. “I can speak my Danish to him, so it’s natural, you know, and he’s just such a good guy and the same with Sebastian [Tounekti] also. “Of course the whole team, but it’s easier when you can speak your own language.” The new No.9 was lethal in the penalty box as he notched two headers and a clinical first-time finish. Hogh was left unmarked at the back post as he nodded in Arne Engels’ sublime cross to break the deadlock with just over a minute on the clock. He then flew a shot past Killie keeper Max Stryjek after a neat flick from Nygren before heading a third from a brilliant Camilo Duran delivery. It was a scintillating display from the champions - and Hogh was quick to share the credit. He said: “Yeah and some great assists for the boys. The first one was almost in the goal, you know, so I just had to be there. So all respect to the team also. “They are some good footballers. And they also have to learn me, like my patterns and all that, so it’s just nice that I can be there and touch it in the goal. “As I said, it’s some good assists.” Asked if he’s already formed a lot of connections with his new teammates, he said: “Yeah, of course, and I just hope you can always get better. “So I just have to do my best every day and work on it so I can play with the good guys on the pitch.” Hogh oozed confidence all afternoon and walked away with the matchball but, in truth, could've scored six. He smashed the post and saw a close-range header somehow clawed out by Stryjek. But three will do for starters. He said: “Of course, as I said, you can always be better. There were more chances for me, so I have to go home and work harder, of course. “Have I set myself any targets? I just take one day at a time, but of course I have dreams also and targets in my head.” Hogh’s ruthless treble was the perfect tonic for Parkhead patient Martin O’Neill as the veteran gaffer recovers from a small hospital procedure. O’Neill visited the team at their hotel before kick-off but left stand-in boss Shaun Maloney to take charge. Hogh was delighted to put a smile on the 74-year-old’s face and said: “Yeah, it was so nice to see him. First of all, the most important thing is that he’s doing good. The football is second. “And when we saw him there was also an extra team spirit. I hope he was happy with the performance and the result.”