Martin O'Neill compares Daizen Maeda to Larsson after Old Firm derby double

Martin O'Neill compares Daizen Maeda to Larsson after Old Firm derby double

Daizen Maeda scored a double, including a stunning overhead kick, as Celtic came from behind to defeat Rangers in the Old Firm derby

O'Neill's Larsson comparison after iconic Maeda goal for Celtic vs Rangers

Interim Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says Daizen Maeda's overhead kick against Rangers yesterday afternoon was 'out of this world'.

Daizen Maeda classic Celtic goal earns comparison with iconic Larsson strike

The Japan start netted a sublime acrobatic effort to seal victory on derby day at Parkhead

Martin O'Neill mulls over Celtic-Hearts momentum and critiques Daizen Maeda's moment of brilliance

Forward’s goal up there with Larsson, says manager

MARTIN HAILS ‘MAGNIFICENT’ MAEDA

MARTIN O’NEILL maintained his superb sequence of success after leading Celtic to a crucial 3-1 Premiership triumph over Rangers at Parkhead yesterday. The interim manager has knocked Danny Rohl’s Ibrox side out of both the Premier Sports League Cup and Scottish Cup and has now consigned their faint hopes of Champions League football next season to oblivion in his latest triumph. Source

Maeda’s wonder goal reminds me of Larsson, says Celtic boss Martin O’Neill as derby triumph fuels title hopes

6:51 PM May 10, 2026: Martin O’Neill claimed Daizen Maeda’s wonder goal against Rangers evoked memories of Henrik Larsson as the Japanese forward dragged Celtic within a point of Hearts...