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Daizen Maeda

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Callum McGregor, Dec 31, 2021.

Discuss Daizen Maeda in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Waiting For An Alibi

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    The guy will still be a hero, after he retires.
     
  2. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Nothing crazy about it, I don’t even think it’s up for debate. Larsson is maybe the only player the Hun squad has been more scared of in the last couple of decades.
     
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  3. NakamuraTastic

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    Think Kyogo needs factored into this debate as well!
     
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  4. TheHappyLoss

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    Yep the huns fear him like no other. Just everywhere against them
     
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  5. Mr. Slippyfist

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    Huns sit around campfires telling Daizen Maeda stories...
     
  6. celtic warrior

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    Maeda is just a different breed, will never get the credit he deserves because he will never be a flashy Brazilian name like Vinicius Jr or the likes.

    But his engine, his ability to keep running like that I don't think I've seen at Celtic and I don't think I've seen in the wider sport since maybe the peak hype over the stamina of Essien.

    At this rate I could see Rodgers having a serious issue as to who should be used as ST because I've faith Idah will come good as well and the we'll have Maeda, Kyogo and Idah all deep into double figure numbers for just goals
     
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  7. TheHappyLoss

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    Think he’s improved hugely over the last 18 months
     
  8. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    Watch him for mcgregors goal the guys a * machine. Absolutely love him - irreplaceable
     
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  10. ILoveTheCeltic

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    Sensational
     
  11. Hammy89 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Needs drug tested.
     
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  12. Celtic_Daft1888

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    His blood flows that fast, he’d pass it even with a full cycle of PEDs
     
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  13. BigDoggyWoofWoof

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    His speed is just incredible, it never fails to impress me even after watching him a hundred times. Thought today was one of his better games as well.
     
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  14. PaddyJamieson

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    This man is a *.
     
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    Tavernier is beaten by Maeda before he even gets on the park these days the guy's been so traumatised by how easily he's destroyed him match after match.
     
  16. ThatBhoyLarsson

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    His footballing ability has improved massively since Rodgers.
     
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    He’s literally our Ace for the Champions League. He’s the one player in our team that can separate us from the pack in Europe. That level of energy and pressing is a real equalising trait for when we face the better sides. So lucky to have this guy. I hope he retires here.

    Daizen with hair is OP
     
  18. Rydo1888* Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Love the guy man
     
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  19. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    I've been a harsh critic over his time here but since he grew his hair oot he's been great and even more consistent in terms of his ability on the ball.

    Will always have his moments of frustration but I've come to accept that if he didn't he wouldn't be here.

    I'd argue he's one of the very top pressing footballers in the world. Can't think of anyone who is as good at that part of the game. That's always been undeniable.
     
  20. Random Review

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    I like a player or two like that. Lenny's CL last 16 team had guys like Sammy, Forster and Vic that had massive flaws to their game, but were world class at certain aspects. A couple of guys like that allow the coach to create a team that is more than the sum of its parts .