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Celtic and Southampton fans react to Mohamed Elyounoussi’s debut display

Jordan Harris

Sun 15 September 2019 8:15, UK

A number of Celtic and Southampton fans have taken to Twitter to comment on Mohamed Elyounoussi’s Hoops debut following his loan switch to Parkhead last month.

The 25-year-old was named in Neil Lennon’s starting lineup for the first time having joined the Bhoys too soon before the first Old Firm clash of the season to be involved at Ibrox.

And it took just four minutes for the Norway international to make an impact at Hamilton on Saturday. It was his cross that allowed James Forrest to break the deadlock from close range.

That strike proved to be the game’s only goal as Celtic secured their fifth league win in a row at the start of this campaign. Elyounoussi came off with just over 20 minutes remaining.

Plenty of Hoops fans suggested on social media that they were delighted with the impact that Elyounoussi made against Accies. And several have suggested that they are excited about how good a signing he is going to prove to be.

Meanwhile, his impact also caught the attention of the Southampton supporters. Saints spent £16 million on the winger last summer (), and some have joked that he has already made more of an impact for Celtic than he did at St Mary’s.

With that in mind, here is what some of the Celtic fans made of his debut…

Well done Celtic. Our best start to a league season since 1906! Elyounoussi looks a real talent who can only enhance our depth in attack, as does the return of Tom Rogic. Bring on Rennes & for the love of Larsson, our support must give James Forrest his own song! ?

— Capital Bhoy 93 (@93Bhoy)

Elyounoussi’s a pler, by the way.

— ᴘʜɪʟ ᴍᴄɢɪɴʟᴀʏ ⭐️ (@philbertosilva)

Elyounoussi looks like an excellent addition ???

— Stephen Walsh ??? (@rebelcountybhoy)

You should never get attached to loan players as I learned with Bellamy… but I’m already in love with Elyounoussi. What a player.

— Pádraig Whelan (@PWhelan88)

Elyounoussi looks an absolute pler ?

— Liam Martin (@LiamMartin91)

Mohamed Elyounoussi Already looks a class signing ?

— Ryan Clifford – Bolingoli (@Ryanclifford11)

Elyounoussi looks like he’s going to be a cracking bit of business for us

— CF. (@corrieflood93)

And here is what some of the Southampton supporters were saying…

Elyounoussi done more in 5 mins for than he did in a year at ???

— vinsolino (@VinnyEatWorld)

Not surprised Elyounoussi is performing against League One standard. Still a terrible player

— James (@jamessfc)

Found his level.

— 11Gibbsy11 (@11Gibbsy11)

Bloody hell,Elyounoussi done more for Celtic in 4mins than he done in a whole season with

— Luke Fletcher (@Superfletch81)

Moi Elyounoussi for Saints:

1,071 minutes played
0 goals
0 assists

Moi Elyounoussi four minutes into his Celtic debut:

Provides assist for James Forrest ⬇️?

— Marc Walker (@SaintSparky96)