Mark Wilson reckons Daizen Maeda's goal against Livingston proved Ange Postecoglou was right to leave Giorgos Giakoumakis on the bench.
One of the Hoops' January arrivals, Maeda has come in for criticism for some of his performances but he's been no stranger to finding the back of the net.
His opener against Livingston was his fifth since joining and set Celtic on their way to a long-awaited win at the Tony Macaroni.
In the continued absence of Kyogo, many thought Postecoglou would opt for the returning Giakoumakis, who fired in a hat-trick against Dundee in his last prior appearance.
But he selected Japan striker Maeda who scored a 17th-minute opener that helped the Hoops maintain their three-point lead at the top of the table.
Pundit Wilson, speaking on Sky Sports, reckons selecting him was one of a handful of brave calls the Australian boss made.
And he believes it fully paid off as his old team came away with the points.
He said: "Ange Postecoglou made some changes and they were important changes.
"They rolled up their sleeves, they knew the dangers that were going to face them, and they dealt with it incredibly well.
"Starfelt and Carter-Vickers formed such a formidable partnership. Starfelt still gets it tight from the Celtic fans but he's grown into it this season.
"Anthony Ralston came in to bring some physicality and strength and it paid off. Everyone played their part - even Joe Hart who made a terrific save at 0-0.
"That gives those front guys the confidence to go and nick one.
"Maeda getting the goal - that would have interested a lot of people, him starting up front.
"Everybody would have thought it would have been Giakoumakis for that physical threat but he went with Maeda, and he repaid his manager."
