Celtic fans were all over the post-match tweet from Kyogo Furuhashi following the 2-0 win over Ferencvaros.
The 26-year-old possesses the rare combination of dazzling ability of the pitch alongside humility and gratitude to be doing the job that millions would love to have.
Early in the second half against the Hungarians he took a touch to control a brilliant through ball from Jota, one touch later and the ball was in the Ferencvaros net. Celtic’s Europa League campaign was off and running.
Confidence flowed through the Celtic ranks after that goal, a missed penalty and second goal soon followed to the delight of 50,000 inside the ground and many thousands more watching on television.
When Kyogo finally came off in the 86th minute he was given a great reception with supporters recognising a team player capable of delivering an extra dash of magic.
Next up for Kyogo and Celtic is St Johnstone with the replies to his tweet highlighting that he is being watched just as closely in Japan as in his new home in Scotland.
Amazing afternoon in Paradise. Happy for the win ??! Keep going! ??
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??????????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/kBPvDgLJ6Y— Kyogo Furuhashi ?? ?? (@Kyogo_Furuhashi) October 19, 2021
The bow coming off the park ?
Such a humble man,club and fans blessed to have you ? pic.twitter.com/6jck66KsNv
— Car*d bhoy in Dublin (@Gmck_73) October 19, 2021
Loved it ? what better way is there to spend a wee cheeky midweek half day lol ?
— Nic Mc ?? (@NicMcG76) October 19, 2021
Well done kyogo &bhoys in green ?????
— Jane chalmers (@Janechalmers12) October 20, 2021
You wee man are a breath of fresh air ????
— Opinions&Arseholes (@EdwardNashton10) October 19, 2021
You where amazing my friend..You never stopped believing you would get that chance. Thank you ??
— Steph McEwan (@stevo1868) October 19, 2021
Thank you what a wonderful talent you have brought to Celtic . ???????????
— Tommy Healy (@TommyHealy17) October 20, 2021
We love you more than you’ll ever know ???
— Nicky ????? (@NickyNackyNoooo) October 19, 2021
I love your work ethic and your goal of course. Keep it up and you’ll become a legend ?
— Paul McCabe (@Denvilda1966) October 19, 2021
Extraordinary first touch and finish, great ball from Jota too. This is how all football players should behave, respectful for the opportunity life has afforded him. The way he plays the game is like a breath of fresh air. Keep this up sir and you will become a legend, a king of kings. HH
Spot on SSMPM, He has respect and humility in spades and it’s a lesson to all incl sports stars!!!