Ange Postecoglou is greatly appreciated by Celtic fans.
He not only helped Celtic return to winning ways and win the championship when he initially went to Parkhead, but he also did a fantastic job recruiting.
After guiding Yokohama F. Marinos in the J-League, Postecoglou tried to bring in the best players from that league, including his coworker Daizen Maeda, the midfield virtuoso Reo Hatate, and the goal machine Kyogo Furuhashi.
During that time, the Japanese trio has dominated Celtic in terms of trophies, elevating their prestige and adding their names to the annals of mythology.
The three are still important players even with Brendan Rodgers in the dugout, and it’s a credit to Postecoglou for spotting them, the players for keeping up their game, and Rodgers for making them even better.
That trait comes with a lot of practice, especially from someone like Maeda. Some people, including Barry Ferguson, were impressed by the Celtic players.
Barry Ferguson praises the post-game efforts of Kyogo, Reo Hatate, and Daizen Maeda.
Maeda is the hardest worker there is; he ensures that the opposition is pushed through their paces for the entire ninety minutes.
The story doesn’t end there, though, as Ferguson told Go Radio that he has “noticed” that even after 90 minutes of play, they are “doing runs” and extra work.
The former Scotland international was impressed by it and, together with club icon Peter Grant, praised Kyogo for attaining 80 Celtic goals.
Ferguson declared, “He has been a fantastic signing, there is no doubt.” “As a player, I used to love having center-forwards who would go and chase down defenders; it’s not just about his goals; it’s also about his work ethic and the work he does off the ball for the team.” Go after the keeper. He is more than just a great player. His attitude, I believe. For me, that’s the problem. even if he doesn’t score. He is always right on the money.
“They train so hard, don’t they?” said presenter Paul Cooney. the players from Japan. They too leave in the end, having played for ninety minutes.
In response, Grant said, “I observed them stretching in the halls both before and after games. steady. As you can anticipate, they handle things with such professionalism. There are no short cuts if you wish to be a champion.
“Your recovery and build-up start as soon as that whistle finishes as soon as that game ends on a Saturday, and let’s say you have a European game on a Tuesday or a Wednesday,” Ferguson concurred. You give your body the proper nutrients. You proceed to chill down.
However, I did notice one thing about the Japanese players. They leave after, and I have witnessed it. I have only seen them after the game, when they are out running on the field or something. Granty said he had seen them before the game. Thus, it is evident that they are highly skilled experts.
Kyogo’s Celtic goal-scoring stats
Without a doubt, Kyogo is a Celtic legend, and in the upcoming years, at the age of 29, he has the potential to further elevate his legacy.
The forward line leader is at the top of his game, and this Rodgers team is becoming bigger every week.
According to Tranfermarkt, Kyogo has made 150 appearances in the renowned green and white uniforms, scoring 80 goals, and it won’t be long until he’s aiming for the 100.
