Many Celtic fans have been fuming at comments that Callum McGregor has recently made.
McGregor recently gave an interview to Celtic TV (via Celticfc.com) and he talked about Celtic’s recent run of form, as the Hoops find themselves 11 points behind top spot in the Premiership table.
The 27-year-old midfielder said that everyone at the club is ‘together’ and the players have to ‘work extra hard’ so that they react to the recent poor results in a positive manner.
A tweet involving his comments was posted by the official Celtic Twitter account. It caught the attention of many Celtic fans, who made their opinions clear about what McGregor had to say.
What did Celtic fans make of this tweet involving Callum McGregor?
Actions speak louder than words !!!!
— B (@Aoifes_daddy) November 24, 2020
Can Neil Lennon turn things around at Celtic?
Yes
No
Pathetic been hearing this after every game we don’t perform but it’s plain to seem not everyone is together
— Brennan Bhoy (@BrennanMatin) November 24, 2020
Heard this about 13 times this season.
— JC (@BxlfastBhoy) November 24, 2020
Fed up with the same stuff .only way to solve this problem is neil lennon to resign .because board not sacking him .sticking by him as the upcoming fixtures we are expecting to win count out sparta.lennon constantly falling out with players. Done same at hibs.
— Stephen Kennedy (@Stephenjames187) November 24, 2020
In the interview, McGregor also said that the players in the club’s dressing room have enough ‘hunger’ and ‘quality’ to have another successful season and now is the time for them to rally around and support each other.
The Hoops are second in the table and while they have two games in hand, they are 11 points behind Rangers. They have won just a single game out of their last four outings in the Premiership (as per Transfermarkt).
Some other Celtic fans also expressed their frustrations about McGregor’s comments.
They must think all the Celtic supporters are blind
— JungleLion (@JungleLion_) November 24, 2020
Embarrassing stuff Celtic. Interview with McGregor is a joke.
— MTM (@_indyScot) November 24, 2020
This is a laughable tactic by the club
— 10incoming (@Itswayoverthere) November 24, 2020
These Celtic fans are annoyed by McGregor’s words and want to see better performances from the club soon.
While the Hoops aren’t in a good position, McGregor has picked up an average rating of 7.31/10 for his performances in the Premiership this season (as per WhoScored). As a result, he has been the club’s third-best performing player in the league campaign.
This suggests that he’s had a pretty good season so far, and while Celtic’s league form hasn’t been impressive, McGregor himself deserves praise for how he’s played in the campaign.