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McGregor looking forward to Celtic's trip to Cork

Callum McGregor is relishing Celtic's first meeting with Cork City in 16 years as Brendan Rodgers' side step up preparations for the new season with a pre-season friendly at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Soccer • 07 Jul

Adam Idah (L) celebrates scoring to make it 3-0 with his captain Callum McGregor

McGregor glad to see Idah cap tough week with goal

Celtic captain Callum McGregor was happy to see Adam Idah put a lid on a difficult week after the striker netted in a 5-0 Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Johnstone.

Soccer • 20 Apr

Celtic nearly threw it away from a similar position last season

McGregor warns Celts to remember their history

Celtic captain Callum McGregor issued a warning from recent history over the dangers of getting carried away by their healthy lead in the title race.

Soccer • 06 Dec 24

Jamal Musiala of Germany and Callum McGregor of Scotland

McGregor admits Scotland's rivals will 'smell blood'

Callum McGregor admits Switzerland and Hungary will "smell blood" after watching Scotland get thumped 5-1 by Germany in their Euro 2024 opener in Munich on Friday night.

Soccer • 15 Jun 24

Callum McGregor wants to see an intense Celtic side at Parkhead on Saturday

Captain McGregor urges Celtic to bring Old Firm fire

Celtic captain Callum McGregor will urge his team-mates to get on the front foot and produce a level of intensity that makes Saturday a difficult afternoon for Rangers.

Soccer • 09 May 24

Callum McGregor says Celtic must use their win at Ibrox as a springboard

McGregor: Lack of support made Celtic win taste sweeter

Captain Callum McGregor said Celtic's 1-0 win over Rangers at Ibrox was made even sweeter with home fans only in attendance.

Soccer • 04 Sep 23

Celtic captain Callum McGregor celebrates making it 1-0 late in the game

Timely McGregor winner helps Celtic break Dons resolve

Callum McGregor scored an 87th minute winner to give Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic a 1-0 victory over Aberdeen.

Soccer • 17 Dec 22

The Celtic skipper was disappointed his side did not convert a number of second-half chances

McGregor: Celtic 'have arrived' in Champions League

Captain Callum McGregor emerged from Celtic's trip to face Shakhtar Donetsk with a point and added belief his side can be successful in their Champions League group.

Soccer • 15 Sep 22

Celtic players united after the victory over Rangers

Celtic spirit key ahead of Madrid game - McGregor

Captain Callum McGregor hailed the resolve and spirit of the Celtic squad following the 4-0 thumping of Rangers as he looked forward to the challenge of Real Madrid on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 04 Sep 22

Callum McGregor wants to face Real Madrid in the Champions League

McGregor wants Real Madrid in Champions League draw

Celtic captain Callum McGregor admits he would love a crack at defending champions Real Madrid in this season's Champions League.

Soccer • 17 Aug 22

Celtic skipper Callum McGregor wants the side to keep calm in Sunday's big derby

McGregor: Celtic must stay calm amid Ibrox atmosphere

Celtic skipper Callum McGregor stressed the need to remain calm in Sunday's Ibrox derby.

Soccer • 31 Mar 22

Callum McGregor and his team-mates at full time of their League match with St Mirren at Celtic Park.

Patience is a virtue for McGregor's title-chasing Bhoys

Celtic captain Callum McGregor admits patience and composure will be key requirements for his team during the title run-in.

Soccer • 03 Mar 22

The Bhoys have a two-goal deficit to make up in Norway

McGregor: Celtic must be perfect to reel in Bodo/Glimt

Captain Callum McGregor believes Celtic need to find their version of perfect to get past Bodo/Glimt in the Europa Conference League on Thursday night.

Soccer • 23 Feb 22

Callum McGregor: "When you first see the comments, it doesn't make great reading."

Callum McGregor moves on from Kris Boyd's mask remarks

Callum McGregor admitted Kris Boyd's comments about his facial injury did not look good but the Celtic captain has accepted the former Rangers striker's clarification.

Soccer • 08 Feb 22

McGregor had no fear in playing with a 'broken face'

Callum McGregor knew any Celtic fan would face Rangers with a "broken face" so decided he had to do the same.

Soccer • 04 Feb 22

Celtic boss hails McGregor for playing through the pain

Ange Postecoglou hailed Celtic captain Callum McGregor for playing through the pain barrier in the 3-0 win over Rangers which took them top of the cinch Premiership.

Soccer • 03 Feb 22

Callum McGregor said victory on Sunday would be a 'massive lift' for Celtic

McGregor: Cup final win would confirm Celtic's progress

Celtic captain Callum McGregor says winning the Premier Sports Cup final against Hibernian on Sunday will confirm their progress under Ange Postecoglou.

Soccer • 18 Dec 21

Callum McGregor scored Celtic's winner on the hour mark

Celtic score lucky winner as Brown injured on return

Scott Brown went off injured on his return to Celtic Park after his successor as Celtic captain, Callum McGregor, netted a fortuitous winner in a 2-1 success against Aberdeen.

Soccer • 28 Nov 21

Callum McGregor in action against Hibernian's Ryan Porteous

Callum McGregor impressed by Celtic resilience

Callum McGregor believes Celtic's recent away victories highlight the resilience building in Ange Postecoglou's resurgent team.

Soccer • 28 Oct 21

Callum McGregor picked up an injury on international duty

Postecoglou wants a kind international break for Celtic

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou hopes to emerge stronger from the international break after the last one proved costly.

Soccer • 04 Oct 21

The midfielder's deal will run until 2026

Celtic captain Callum McGregor signs long-term deal

Celtic captain Callum McGregor says he was reassured by the board's vision for the club before signing a new five-year deal.

Soccer • 24 Sep 21

Celtic's Ismaila Soro reacts during the game

Extra-time agony for Celtic in Champions League

Celtic were eliminated at the first hurdle in this season's Champions League as they were knocked out 3-2 on aggregate away to FC Midtjylland of Denmark this evening.

Soccer • 28 Jul 21

Rangers edge 10-man Celtic to extend lead at top

Rangers extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to 19 points after Steven Gerrard's team claimed a 1-0 win over 10-man Celtic at Ibrox.

Soccer • 02 Jan 21

Odsonne Edouard (R) and Callum McGregor could be celebrating again soon

Celtic pair Edouard and McGregor up for Player of Year

Celtic pair Odsonne Edouard and Callum McGregor have been named on the four-man shortlist for the Scottish Football Writers' Association Player of the Year award.

Soccer • 01 Jun 20

Kristoffer Ajer wheels away in celebration after scoring the winner against Aberdeen

Celtic survive Aberdeen battle to tighten grip at top

Goals from Callum McGregor and Kristoffer Ajer saw leader Celtic battle their way to a 2-1 victory over a resilient Aberdeen side at Pittodrie.

Soccer • 16 Feb 20

Callum Mcgregor