Paul Lambert says Kyogo Furuhashi can do no wrong at Celtic - and may even be a bigger hit than John Hartson at Parkhead.
The Japan star has taken to the SPFL like a duck to water with 13 goals in green and white already.
He hit a double against Dundee at the weekend and is fast becoming a favourite like the famous strikers before him.
When he arrived Kyogo found himself compared to Shunsuke Nakamura due to his heritage and similar style of play.
But his strike-rate since touchind down in Glasgow has been more in line with the great Celtic No.9s of the past - such as Hartson himself.
Lambert was a teammate of Hartson's for four years at Celtic Park and the two have maintained a strong relationship since.
But the ex Norwich and Aston Villa boss couldn't resist a cheeky dig at Hartson when discussing Kyogo's sensational form on Go Radio.
Lambert joined Hartson for an interview where he discussed Celtic's January transfer plans
He said: "I think they need a new full-back. Ralston's done well, so have Taylor and Juranovic, but they need to strengthen that.
"Middle of the pitch too. If McGregor or Turnbull get injured there's not too many supplements.
"Up front they've got Giakoumakis. They've obviously got Kyogo, who can't do anything wrong. He's a bigger hit than you were, John!"
When the two returned to the question later, however, Lambert made amends.
He was asked by host Rob McLean who he'd rather play with out of Kyogo and Hartson.
And there was only one winner this time.
"I've got to say big John," he said. "Big John did it in the big games."
