Celtic have reached the point in the title race where words carry weight only if they are backed up immediately, and Daizen Maeda has now delivered a message that speaks directly to the supporters as much as the squad.
There are only five games left in the season after Celtic beat Falkirk, including the Scottish Cup final, and every one of them carries trophy-winning consequences.
And this morning, Celtic hero Daizen Maeda has sent the fans a message after his starring role in yesterday’s big win against John McGlynn’s side.
5 games to go. All in for the title. pic.twitter.com/NAOirqsK9x
— 前田 大然 Daizen Maeda (@M_daizen_1020) April 26, 2026
Celtic are locked level at the top on 70 points with Hearts, while Rangers sit just behind on 69, which leaves no margin for hesitation or dropped standards.
Was that Daizen Maeda’s best performance of the season?
Celtic title race now defined by clarity, not pressure
“5 games to go. All in for the title” is not just a dressing room message, it is a direct message to everyone watching that Celtic know exactly what is required.
The story is already unfolding and it is clear from the table that Celtic are right in this title race.
There is no room left for interpretation because the message Maeda has just sent strips everything back to one outcome, and that is winning the title.
Daizen Maeda performance gives Celtic message real weight
The statement carries weight because it follows immediate action on the pitch in a 3-1 win over Falkirk at the start of the run-in.
Maeda scored two goals in that game, delivering the kind of impact that matches the standard being set.
That performance was described as “phenomenal”, which reinforces that the message is already being backed up where it matters.
Celtic supporters do not need to question the intent because it has been stated clearly, but the final five games will decide if that message becomes a league and Scottish Cup double winning reality.
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