Celtic and Southampton fans react to Van Dijk heroics for Liverpool

Former Celtic and Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk scored on his debut for Liverpool.

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates as he scores their second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on January 5, 2018 in Liverpool,...

Celtic and Southampton fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Virgil van Dijk for Liverpool against Everton.

Former Celtic defender Van Dijk featured for Liverpool in the FA Cup third-round tie against Everton at Anfield on Friday evening.

The Netherlands international central defender played well for the Reds and scored the winner with a brilliant header in the 84th minute.

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates as he scores their second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on January 5, 2018 in Liverpool,...

It was also the 26-year-old’s debut for Liverpool, having joined the Merseyside outfit from Premier League rivals Southampton in the summer of 2017 for a transfer fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £75 million.

Van Dijk started his professional club football career at Groningen and joined Celtic in Scotland in 2013.

The Dutchman developed well during his time at Celtic Park and earned the move to Southampton in the Premier League in 2015, and has established himself as one of the best central defenders in the top flight of English football.

Celtic and Southampton fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Van Dijk for Liverpool against Everton.

Below are some of the best comments:

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates with team mates as he scores their second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on January 5,...

Celtic fans on Virgil van Dijk display:

What a player and leader. He was always destined for the top. Lucky Southampton signed him from Celtic. Our scouts always go to their games #VanDijk pic.twitter.com/6ROJ61SRzz
— Phelim McLaughlin (@thatgoodenough) January 6, 2018

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In all the Hysteria surrounding Virgil Van Dijk’s move & debut its worth remembering Neil Lennon paid 2.6Million for him in 2013 for Glasgow Celtic, a shrewd piece of business me thinks
— Eamonn Mc Carthy (@EamonnCormac) January 6, 2018

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Just seeing Virgil van Dijk scored last nite from a corner, I remember Celtic used to score from corners many many years ago, now they’re always wasted #Celtic
— Joe Miller (@joe_averagejoe) January 6, 2018

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Nice to see another former Celtic player, Virgil van Dijk, enjoying his retirement at Liverpool. King Kenny also had a very pleasant dotage there after leaving Paradise.
— Vincent Taggart (@VincentTaggart1) January 6, 2018

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Utterly hate Liverpool but can’t help but feel so proud of Van Dijk… knew he’d be an absolute star when he was still at Celtic, £75 million defender now – mental!
— Sarah (@_sarahmcc5) January 6, 2018

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Celtic got 10% for Virgil Van Dijk and I got my cut as well thanks to his goal and man of the match performance tonight, cheers ya Big Dutch ride pic.twitter.com/0r0TT7DZ32
— David Telford (@Tetley1988) January 5, 2018

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Crazy to think Van Dijk played for us a few years ago. Now he’s worth £75 million and scoring the winner for Liverpool in the FA Cup in front of the KOP. Doesn’t beat playing for the famous Glasgow Celtic but
— Celtic(@CFCN24) January 5, 2018

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Southampton fans on Virgil van Dijk

Thank you to Van Dijk for showing the same level of passion & commitment when playing for us over the past 4 months #saintsfc
— Katie Ball (@KatieBall3) January 5, 2018

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Virgil van Dijk is scum. He will fit right in. #saintsfc
— Matthew Brook (@BrookMatthew) January 5, 2018

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Virgil Van Dijk rises up and nets the winner on his debut that happens to be in Merseyside Derby, meanwhile Mauricio Pellegrino is preparing his side for another defeat and another early cup exit. #saintsfc
— Aydin Osman (@Aydin_Osman96) January 5, 2018

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Because the lazy walker had no interest other than taking the cash and sulking
— Tom Lawrence (@tom7lawrence) January 5, 2018

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It’s obvious that he needs to remove the word professional from his bio. More like professional when he wants to be…..!
— Jon (@nottherealjon) January 5, 2018

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Hate seeing #VanDijk playing for Liverpool but he did just win me £75… haha #SaintsFC
— James W (@james_warwick) January 5, 2018

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Celtic and Southampton fans react to Van Dijk heroics for Liverpool