WORTH IT
‘Oh well’ – Celtic star Daizen Maeda holds his hands up over yellow card for running into CROWD against Rangers
His post was very dismissive of the booking
Daizen Maeda helped Celtic to a huge victory over Rangers to all but seal the Premiership title.
He did have a goal ruled out for offside but although his name wasn't on the scoresheet, it was his work that ensured the Hoops went 2-0 up in the first half.
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His season looked to be over last month after picking up a hamstring injury but he made a miraculous recovery to be fit for the season run in.
A great diagonal ball from Cameron Carter-Vickers was brought down well by Maeda who manoeuvred his way to the edge of the area before crossing the ball.
It was diverted by John Lundstram into the back of the net past Jack Butland who had no chance of saving the deflection.
And the goal came just three minutes after Matt O'Riley's opener causing Parkhead to erupt into celebration.
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And Maeda found himself in the arms of a steward after celebrating over the barrier with the crowd.
The Japanese winger was booked by official Willie Collum after the celebration much to Maeda's surprise.
And following the game, the winger took to social media to disprove of the booking, saying he hd no clue it was an offence to celebrate in front of the fans.
Posting on X, he said: "I didn't know that if you go up to the fans you get a yellow card!
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"Oh well!"
The post prompted a response from fans, with one asking if he'd have still been as jubilant had he known a booking was coming.
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A fan said: "Would you have changed the celebration if you did ?
"Great game today Daizen."
Another fan admitted it was worth the booking, saying: "It was worth it Daizen.
"Magic moment. Thank you."
And a third fan said: "Oh well indeed.
"Absolute machine, great game again today."
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Celtic can mathematically clinch the title next week at Rugby Park with just a point.
Their final game will be at Parkhead against St Mirren before they return to Hampden for a Scottish Cup Final showdown with Rangers.
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