Celtic fans are celebrating a 3-0 Scottish Cup semi-final victory over Aberdeen this afternoon, after goals from James Forrest, Odsonne Edouard and Tom Rogic sent Neil Lennon’s side into the final of the competition.
With the league almost wrapped up, the Hoops are just a few matches away from securing a famous ‘treble treble’.
Hearts await us in the final of the Scottish Cup but we’ll fancy our chances of getting the job done after a superb display against the Dons today.
One of the stand-out performers for many fans was Jonny Hayes, who produced a hardworking shift on the flanks to help his side towards victory.
Luring Dominic Ball into conceding his first of two yellow cards in the first half, Hayes would go on to win a penalty that Edouard stroked home to put the game beyond Derek McInnes’ awful Aberdeen.
He was a threat all afternoon after being something of a surprise on Lennon’s announced teamsheet. He’d made just seven starts this season prior to today’s match.
Hayes gets plenty of criticism for his performances but today was one of his best in a Celtic shirt and he’s receiving deserved praise on social media.
These supporters took to Twitter to share their thoughts on his Scottish Cup display…
Stroll in the park. Jozo van Dijk and Jonny Hayes outstanding. James Forrest rising to the occasion once again. Brown bossed it in the middle of that park. A class above.
— Kieran (@Kieran_Celtic) April 14, 2019
Jonny Hayes rising to the occasion yet again what a cult hero
— Rikos (@Rikos67_) April 14, 2019
Jonny Hayes good game or bad will always give Celtic 110% and its aw you can ask for. Superb today
— Liam McLaughlan (@LiamMcLaughlan) April 14, 2019
Well done Jonny Hayes – lured Dom Ball in for his first yellow, won the penalty, energy and urgency all day.
Much maligned, rarely lets us down. 👏
— The Grand Auld Podcast (@GrandAuldPod) April 14, 2019
He’d hit form just before that leg break. Great to see him getting a run again and looking good.
— Stephen Hynds (@StephenHynds) April 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/DominicOliver82/status/1117438199566143488
Jonny Hayes – Different class
— Conor McCann (@McCann1967) April 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/DBestseventy2/status/1117447752886169602
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