Callum McGregor has delivered a strong and emotional response after days of criticism directed at Celtic and his role as captain. Speaking to reporters, the midfielder did not hide his frustration, making it clear that his respect for the individual involved has completely faded.
“I used to respect him, now? Not at all,” McGregor said firmly. “For days, he’s been targeting Celtic and attacking my leadership. That’s not something I’m going to stay quiet about.”
The Celtic captain went on to explain that criticism is part of football, but he believes there is a line that should not be crossed. According to McGregor, the repeated comments were personal and disrespectful, not only to him but to the club and dressing room as a whole.
“I respected him before,” he added, “but he dragged himself through the mud with the way he’s behaved and the things he’s been saying.”
Witnesses at the interview said McGregor appeared visibly frustrated and at times raised his voice, showing just how strongly he felt about the situation. His comments have already sparked debate among supporters and pundits, with many now waiting to see whether the dispute will escalate further in the coming days.
