BBC 5 Live radio presenter Dominik Diamond has praised Celtic captain Callum McGregor after comments he made following the Bhoys’ Old Firm derby victory.
The Glasgow outfit picked up a crucial 2-1 victory at Ibrox on Sunday as they continue their quest to regain the league title. Goals from Tom Rogic and Cameron Carter-Vickers helped Ange Postecoglou’s side come from behind after Aaron Ramsey had given the hosts the lead, and Celtic now sit six points clear at the top of the table with as many games left to play.
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Captain McGregor played the 90 minutes, and spoke to the club’s media after the match. He praised the team’s fight and commitment, which led to Diamond lauding his behaviour on and off the pitch. The radio host wrote on Twitter: “This guy used to be the quietest kid in the team. The way he has grown in confidence and eloquence on and off the pitch in less than a year is incredible. What a captain!”
This guy used to be the quietest kid in the team. The way he has grown in confidence and eloquence on and off the pitch in less than a year is incredible. What a captain! ??? https://t.co/YJNcnlV7kB
— Dominik Diamond (@DominikDiamond) April 3, 2022
TIF Thoughts on McGregor…
£6.75m-valued McGregor was appointed as skipper following the departure of Scott Brown to Aberdeen last summer. Brown led the team for more than 10 years through one of the most successful periods in the club’s history, leaving Scotland international McGregor with a tough act to follow.
However, while Celtic struggled in Europe this term – they were knocked out of the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League at various stages – they have excelled domestically. The performances in the league could help Celtic complete a treble, with Postecoglou and co having already lifted the Scottish League Cup.
Appearing in 27 top-flight matches this season, McGregor has risen to the challenge. Earlier in the campaign, manager Postecoglou showered him in praise following Celtic’s 2-1 victory over Aberdeen in November, saying: “I don’t know where he gets it from but he’s got bags of energy and when you see him running around you can’t help but be inspired that the rest of the guys will go out and do the same thing. He leads by example and he’s a man of action and words and I thought he was outstanding today.”
Of course, Brown’s impact at Parkhead will never be forgotten, but McGregor has been integral as the side has moved on. At just 28 years of age, he has plenty of time to add to his own trophy haul and write his own name into the annals of the club’s history.