Celtic 1-2 Hibs – Time for some Defiant and Definitive Ratings

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Daizen Maeda dejected

22.02.2026 Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership. Daizen Maeda dejection after Hibs second goal. Photo Kenny Ramsay IMAGO

LORD KATSUMOTO – N/A – Daizen was the perfect foil for us to win the game against a tired backline, but the MIBs struck and he was left hustling around with no real openings.

Reo Hatate looks dejected

Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership, 22 February 2026 Kai Andrews celebrates his late goal, which secured Hibs first league win at Celtic Park in over 15 years. Reo Hatate looks dejected. Photo Cameron Allan IMAGO/ Sportpix

HAKUNA HATATE – N/A – Would Reo produce some salvaging magic? Eh, no. His real trick was getting on ahead of Luke…

PENDRAGON – N/A – Tough introduction, but no fault for their winner. Young Arthur is going to have to strive to be the king of Mordor next week with the big Yank sacrificed at the altar of MIBbery (See what I did there, Camelot lore fans?).

JAMESY – 5.5/10 – Thought Jamesy looked the sprightliest and most threatening in his cameo; after a rousing slalom at one point, he came really close to pulling a miracle out of his shorts. That’s what she said.

Marcelo Saracchi of Celtic

Marcelo Saracchi of Celtic. Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 22 February 2026. Photo Mark Runnacles IMAGO Shutterstock

SCRATCHY – N/A – Would have preferred him on earlier, with KT still on the park because their right side was getting frantic and disjointed.

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About Author

The Celtic Star founder and editor David Faulds has edited numerous Celtic books over the past decade or so including several from Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig. Earliest Celtic memories include a win over East Fife at Celtic Park and the 4-1 League Cup loss to Partick Thistle as a 6 year old. Best game? Easy 4-2, 1979 when Ten Men Won the League. Email [email protected]

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