Kasper Schmeichel showed his appreciation to Celtic supporters as they serenaded the goalkeeper after his standout display against Hibernian.
The goalkeeper, 38, was on top form to keep a clean sheet in the Scottish Premiership victory on Saturday.
And Celtic fans hailed Schmeichel at full-time by singing the Danish shot-stopper's name in a Celtic Last Christmas chant.
Look at the sheer delight on the face of Kasper Schmeichel as the Green Brigade serenade him with "Last Christmas" after today's Celtic - Hibs game. Also check out Trusty prompting Kasper to do the victory dance. Ps. did anyone think the GB were originally singing to Brendan? pic.twitter.com/DWptDqczkd
— The Fast Lovin' Sin-Soaked Heathen (@fast_sin) December 7, 2024
Video footage on social media captured the moment as Schmeichel was clearly thrilled to receive praise from the Parkhead stands.
The goalkeeper is visibly delighted as he showed his appreciation by applauding supporters and raising his hands in a celebratory fashion as the Celtic squad completed a post-match lap of honour.
Schmeichel then signalled a thumbs-up to fans for their chant before being ribbed by team-mate Auston Trusty over his failure to lead in the common Celtic post-match victory dance celebration.
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Brendan Rodgers was quick to shower Schmeichel with praise after the win over Hibs as he revealed Celtic have the option to trigger a contract extension for the Parkhead No1 at any time.
He told BBC Sportsound: "One, I could trigger it any time. Two, I wouldn't tell you, I would tell him first.
"What we have is, we have a top keeper."
Rodgers added: "The win was very good on the back of a midweek game at Aberdeen. I think it was a fantastic win, some of our attacking play was excellent, we scored three goals.
"Our downside for today was our pressing, our pressing was nowhere near what I would want it to be and expect it to be.
"Sometimes that can happen when you make the changes and have the midweek game."
"Thankfully, I have a top, top international goalkeeper who when we needed him made saves.
"We could have scored more goals also. But overall, the win was very, very good."
