Three things learned as Celtic quartet could have played final game after Scottish Cup final win

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Celtic’s season of chaos has ended with the domestic double.

In the heat of the Hampden sunshine, Celtic beat Dunfermline Athletic on Saturday afternoon to clinch the Scottish Cup final, after their Premiership title triumph over Hearts the week before.

Martin O’Neill’s return to Glasgow has been a huge success, as 67 Hail Hail had a look at three things we learned from this victory at the national stadium, with the likes of Daizen Maeda and Kelechi Iheanacho all featuring.

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Daizen Maeda’s phenomenal goalscoring record

This could be Maeda’s final bow as a Celtic player. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he heads for the exit door, and what a way to bow out.

Scoring for fun. In scintillating form, and guiding Celtic to a domestic double.

Yes, the Japan star had his issues this season, but when it has mattered most, he has produced and hasn’t stopped scoring since the Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Mirren in April.

Maeda’s last seven matches:

• Goals: 9
• Assists: 2

Goal number 28 from the bench for Celtic

Another reason why Celtic have won the domestic double this season is the impact from the bench.

Whether it’s Callum Osmand’s goal against Hearts or Iheanacho being the super sub this season, it has proven to be very valuable.

That continued at Hampden when Iheanacho netted a brilliant third goal of the game against Neil Lennon’s men, which was Celtic’s 28th from the bench this season in all competitions.

The Celtic quartet who could have played their final game after Scottish Cup final win

As mentioned above, this could be Maeda’s final bow as a Celtic player. You could add Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to that list, after he came on as a second-half substitute.

Perhaps Oxlade-Chamberlain’s situation is more straightforward, but you also have to wonder if Iheanacho will be in Glasgow next season.

Yes, Iheanacho has showcased his goalscoring power, but he hasn’t been fit all season long, and you just don’t know who the manager will be.

Finally, Celtic’s club record transfer Arne Engels. He doubled his side’s lead against Dunfermline just before the end of the first half.

But back in January, Celtic rejected big bids for Engels. If that type of money is put on the table again, then those in the Parkhead boardroom have to accept.