{"id":427197,"date":"2026-02-15T15:17:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T15:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/427197\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T15:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T15:17:23","slug":"its-fast-attacking-football-and-a-never-say-die-attitude-callum-mcgregor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/427197\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201dIt\u2019s fast attacking football and a never say die attitude,\u201d Callum McGregor"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\tCeltic captain Callum McGregor spoke to Celtic TV shortly after the vital 2-1 midweek victory over Livingston at Celtic Park\u2026<\/p>\n

Celtic are in action again this afternoon as Martin O\u2019Neill\u2019s side travel down the M77 to face Neil McCann\u2019s Kilmarnock side at Rugby Park.<\/p>\n

\"Callum07.02.2026 Celtic v Dundee, Scottish Cup 5th round. Callum McGregor at the end of the match applauds the Celtic support. Photo Kenny Ramsay IMAGO<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what Callum McGregor had to say as he reflects on the unique challenge that this season presents\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cI think anyone who comes into the club sees the way we train and the intensity we train at every day,\u201d Calmac said. \u201cThe message of the team is the same \u2013 keep going and be relentless, and it\u2019s not by luck or by chance that we\u2019re scoring so many late goals.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the mentality in the team, that never-say-die attitude and everybody buying in to what exactly it is we want to do, because the games are tight and we need to keep going and going.<\/p>\n

\"AlexAlex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Celtic reacts at the final whistle with Callum McGregor Celtic v Livingston, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 11 February 2026. Photo Mark Runnacles IMAGO\/<\/p>\n

\u201cThe impact from the new guys and the impact from the bench has been so important and will continue to be like that. Credit to the guys coming in because it\u2019s not easy to settle quickly, but what we try and do is give them the team idea and the team message.<\/p>\n

\u201cHopefully the bits that are in place when the new guys come in, they just feed off that and everyone keeps going and keeps learning the system and producing the moments of quality that we do need.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo it\u2019s been great for the new guys to come in and have such a big impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The Celtic captain was full of praise for the job that Martin O\u2019Neill has done in his two interim spells in charge of Celtic during this craziest of campaigns.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s brilliant, he\u2019s very honest and he\u2019s very down the line,\u201d Callum McGregor said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe tells you when it\u2019s good, he tells you when he wants more, but he\u2019s got an amazing feel for Celtic \u2013 when you understand Celtic and you understand what it\u2019s about \u2013 it give you that feel to say the right thing at the right time, and he\u2019s had an amazing impact on the players.<\/p>\n

\"SeanSean Maloney arrives at the Falkirk Stadium. Falkirk v Celtic, Scottish Premiership, Falkirk Stadium, 14 January 2026. Photo Vagelis Georgariou<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously Shaun and Foz and Gav and Mick have been doing a lot of the training, but the manager just comes in and sprinkles that dust on top and he\u2019s an amazing man-manager and he is getting the best out of the group, individually and collectively.<\/p>\n

\"MarkMark Fotheringham arrives at the Falkirk Stadium. Falkirk v Celtic, Scottish Premiership, Falkirk Stadium, 14 January 2026. Photo Vagelis Georgariou<\/p>\n

\u201cSo he\u2019s been amazing over the two spells so far and you can see that the boys are fighting for him. Like I said, he\u2019s a brilliant man and he tells you exactly what you want to hear.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"MartinCeltic v Falkirk 29.10.2025 Scottish Premiership. Martin O\u2019Neill, Shaun Maloney, Gavin Strachan and Mark Fotheringham Photo Kenny Ramsay IMAGO<\/p>\n

On today\u2019s match, which effectively is one Celtic really need to win given the later match at Ibrox will see one or both title rivals drop points, Calmas gave this assessment.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s momentum now,\u201d the Celtic captain said. \u201cYou need to keep winning games and doing everything you can \u2013 training well, recovering well, and then when the games come, doing everything you can to win them.<\/p>\n

\"NeilNeil McCann and Kris Boyd. St Mirren v theRangers, 24 August 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou<\/p>\n

\u201cKillie have had a change of manager. Neil McCann was at Dundee a few years ago as well and we played against his teams \u2013 they do like to open up and play, so hopefully we\u2019ll get the chance to press the ball properly and try and impose ourselves on the game, but all these games at Rugby Park are always tough.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve got to take on the conditions with the astro pitch, but I\u2019m sure that, come Sunday, the boys will be ready for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s Celtic\u2019s interim Assistant Manager Shaun Maloney talking to Sky Sports\u2026<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f “It was a big night last night, I think there are a few more to come.”<\/p>\n

Shaun Maloney on that late winner against Livingston, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s impact, the title race, Roberto Martinez being linked to the Celtic job and facing Kilmarnock on Sunday \u2013 live on Sky \ud83d\udcfa pic.twitter.com\/Q6B11R4kEA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) February 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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Last remaining copies of Matt Corr\u2019s brilliant debut book \u2018Invincible\u2019 are now being sold on our bookstore or just \u00a310 plus postage. And please note we only charge postage on the first book in our order so you can order others for just a tenner each postage free. \u00a0Invincible is a brilliant read covering that awesome season that ended in spectacular fashion at Hampden in the Scottish Cup final\u2026.<\/p>\n

Stocks are very low on Invincible so if you want it in your Celtic book collection today would be a good time to order! Visit celticstarbooks.com<\/a> to get your copy of INVINCIBLE.<\/p>\n

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