Reo Hatate stars as Celtic air traffic controller before giddy club icon draws comparison with world superstar
dailyrecord.co.ukThose with an encyclopaedic knowledge of Celtic will recall a host of classic debuts. Take Jorge Cadete netting from the bench against Aberdeen in a 5-0 romp, before leaping into a clutch of rain soaked subs covered in wet suits more akin to bin bags.Chris Sutton's late winner at Tannadice was another to savour, as his sliding strike set the tone for what was set to follow under Martin O'Neill's trophy-laden reign.
And Shunsuke Nakamura and Kyogo Furhashi both enjoyed entrances to remember against Dundee United and Dundee respectively. But a new hero from the land of the rising sun emerged on Monday night as Reo Hatate enjoyed the kind of debut you could only dream of.
The 24-year-old was flawless in the 2-0 win over Hibs as he showed his dazzling array of passing, tackling and running off the ball.
Compatriot Daizen Maeda netted after three minutes and impressed throughout, however, it was the turbo-charged midfielder who truly set tongues wagging.
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