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Celtic fans have expressed their huge frustration with Daizen Maeda after the forward failed to leave any impression on Wednesday\u2019s win over Falkirk.<\/p>\n
Benjamin Nygren<\/a>\u2018s goal saw Celtic beat Falkirk 1-0<\/a> at Falkirk Stadium, placing them back above Rangers<\/a> and back on the tails of Hearts<\/a>.<\/p>\n Martin O\u2019Neill<\/a>\u2018s return has seen an immediate upturn in results for the Bhoys, but Wednesday\u2019s performance left a lot to be desired.<\/p>\n Maeda was terrible against Falkirk<\/a>, especially, but several other players appeared to coast through the game.<\/p>\n Celtic are assessing several strikers to sign in January<\/a>, as they look to bolster O\u2019Neill\u2019s front-line with a more efficient goal-scorer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Celtic fans lambast Daizen Maeda<\/p>\n Celtic have considered selling Maeda in the coming months<\/a>, after the striker attempted to leave the club in the summer.<\/p>\n And while the Japan international has scored eight goals and provided seven assists across all competitions this season, there is some concern over his commitment.<\/p>\n MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES<\/p>\n Maeda<\/a> had just 33 touches of the ball against Falkirk \u2013 the least of any outfield player to play 90 minutes for either team.<\/p>\n Daizen Maedavs FalkirkMinutes played90Accurate passes13\/18Chances created0Passes into final third1Duels won2\/7<\/p>\n And with those touches, he took just two shots, misplaced several passes and was dispossessed twice. <\/p>\n The striker also lost five of his seven duels, was dribbled past once, and committed two fouls while only drawing one on himself.<\/p>\n Celtic<\/a> fans took to social media following the game and were hugely critical of Maeda, with one describing his performance as \u201catrocious\u201d.<\/p>\n Another criticised both the striker and his fellow Japan international Reo Hatate<\/a>, who he claimed should both be sold.<\/p>\n Maeda has been terrible for some time now. Yes he might run about but he brings nothing to the team anymore. His heads elsewhere \ud83d\udcaf \ud83c\udf40<\/p>\n \u2014 celtic Jaime \ud83c\udf40 (@celtic_jaime) January 14, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Celtic could \u2013 and should \u2013 sell Hatate and Maeda this window and it wouldn’t make much difference. Two players who’ve been here too long and could not be less arsed about playing these games.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ky\u014ddo-giri \u5308\u5974\u65ac (@Mikeusernameetc) January 14, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n I would sell Maeda this window and use the funds to bring in better quality, he\u2019s been absolutely honking this season and has already downed tools for me. Performance tonight proves this. \u2618\ufe0f<\/p>\n \u2014 \ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfaArne Pengels (Joe Musashi)\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf5 (@TheBaldKyogo) January 14, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Maeda has a first touch like a giraffe on roller skates. Tounetki has only one dribble technique and no strength. We have no striker. We have no game changing subs. Trusty and Scales play suicide passes across the back. We passed backwards for most of the game. Class.<\/p>\n \u2014 P (@Paul_Bryce88) January 14, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n \u201cCeltic could \u2013 and should \u2013 sell Hatate and Maeda this window and it wouldn\u2019t make much difference,\u201d the X user wrote. <\/p>\n maeda is worse than a man down either drop him or slap him<\/p>\n \u2014 fole (@fole16977709) January 14, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Maeda\u2019s just going through the motions in a Celtic jersey now. \u2014 Ce Ann (@BeinnMartin) January 14, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Maeda playing for himself, looking like a guy not wanting to get injured in case he gets his move!<\/p>\n \u2014 Stephen Herson (@Herson_7) January 14, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n \u201cTwo players who\u2019ve been here too long and could not be less arsed about playing these games.\u201d<\/p>\n Maeda is atrocious at the minute<\/p>\n \u2014 Wull See (@thEnd0fTheStorm) January 14, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Japanese boys have passed expiry <\/p>\n Both Maeda and Hatate are expired Celtic players . Both need shifted \u2014 @RabCorbett (@RabCorbett2) January 14, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Also I\u2019d be looking to get rid of Maeda and Hatate this window too if there are interested parties and replace with players that actually seem like they want to be here<\/p>\n \u2014 Asim Rabbani (@asimrabbani) January 14, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Others shared a similar sentiment, with one claiming that \u201cMaeda;s just going through the motions in a Celtic jersey now\u201d, while another said he\u2019d be looking to \u201cget rid\u201d this month.<\/p>\n What Martin O\u2019Neill said about Falkirk win<\/p>\n Ultimately, results are of the utmost importance to Celtic, and they are what led to Wilfried Nancy<\/a>\u2018s departure.<\/p>\n O\u2019Neill has already managed to turn that round for his team, and the performances can be expected to follow them in due time. <\/p>\n \u201cIn the first half they [Falkirk] had some good chances that on another night they might have scored,\u201d he said after the game.<\/p>\n \u201cWe were fortunate to go in at half-time 1-0 in front, we hadn\u2019t played particularly well.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cOverall I\u2019m delighted to have won the game but we can play much better,\u201d O\u2019Neill added. The transfer market will play a part in that, and Celtic must ensure that they get it right.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Can\u2019t watch much more of it.<\/p>\n
Although will likely be in the summer<\/p>\n