McGregor’s Explosive Post Match Comments Shake Football Media After Celtic’s Europa League Win
Callum McGregor has dominated the football news cycle after delivering a series of fiery post match statements following Celtic’s emphatic three to one Europa League victory over Feyenoord. The Celtic captain, still fuelled by adrenaline and frustration, addressed a pre match prediction that had written his team off and unleashed a string of powerful statements now circulating across every major sports outlet.
The controversy began when a well known football figure Jamie carragher used national television to confidently predict a Celtic defeat. The pundit claimed Celtic lacked the quality to match Feyenoord and stated that the Scottish champions were destined to lose the game. Fans watching the broadcast erupted with anger, calling the analysis disrespectful and completely detached from the reality of Celtic’s European form.
Jamie Carragher declared that Celtic would lose by two goals to one. His remarks spread across social media before kick off and were quickly noticed by the Celtic dressing room, where they became a talking point among the players preparing for the match.
Celtic’s performance, however, made a mockery of the prediction.. As soon as McGregor stepped in front of the cameras, the tone of the night changed completely.
Speaking to Celtic tv, McGregor fired brutal shots;
“I heard the comments before the game and I thought they showed zero respect for what we do here,” he said. “If people are going to talk about us, they should at least understand us.”
He then turned his focus directly to the prediction itself.
“To say we would lose before a ball was even kicked was careless. It was lazy. And the boys took it personally.”
Reporters in the mixed zone said McGregor’s voice remained calm but his words carried unmistakable intensity. He continued with another pointed statement directed at pundits who constantly underestimate Celtic.
“Some people speak about Celtic like we are just here to make up the numbers. They do not understand our mentality, our preparation or what it means to play at Celtic Park.”
When asked whether he felt the comments affected the squad’s mindset, McGregor gave one of the most repeated lines of the night.
“We used it. Believe me, we used it. If someone wants to doubt us, fine. But do not insult us. That is when this team becomes dangerous.”
His most powerful moment came when he addressed the responsibility he feels as captain.
“I will always defend this club. I will always defend these players. If someone wants to throw cheap shots our way, they will hear from me.”
The interview was replayed across television networks throughout the night and instantly went viral on social media. Fans praised McGregor’s leadership and passion, calling his comments the most honest and fiery they had heard from him in years. Many said his statements reflected exactly how supporters felt when the pre match prediction aired.
Chris Sutton later supported the captain’s words, confirming that the squad had heard the prediction and used it as additional motivation. He described McGregor’s post match interview as a natural expression of pride and leadership.
Across Scotland and beyond, pundits and journalists began analysing McGregor’s quotes one by one. Some praised his conviction, others discussed the wider issue of Scottish clubs being dismissed too easily by English pundits. But most agreed on one thing. McGregor’s interview had become the defining moment of the night.
Celtic’s victory was already significant, but McGregor’s statements transformed it into a cultural moment for the club. His words resonated not only with supporters but with players, staff and journalists who recognised the emotion behind them.
Carragher predicted defeat. Celtic delivered victory.
And Callum McGregor responded with a series of fiery statements that have become the biggest talking point in football.
