FANS ARE STUNNED BY CAPTAIN MCGREGOR POST MATCH STATEMENT AFTER THE 2:2 DRAW – MCGREGOR CLEARLY REVEALS HIS FEELINGS
Callum McGregor delivered one of the most honest and emotionally charged interviews of his Celtic career following the 2 2 Europa League draw against Bologna at Renato Dall’Ara. The Celtic captain spoke with visible frustration and vulnerability, leaving fans stunned by how openly he expressed his disappointment, responsibility, and inner conflict after the final whistle.
“It hurts, there is no other way to describe it,” McGregor began. “When you are that close to winning a game like this, especially away from home, it is painful to walk away feeling like you let it slip.”
McGregor did not hide from the reality of the situation. Playing with ten men for a large portion of the match placed enormous pressure on Celtic, yet the captain admitted that was not an excuse.
“We showed real character, especially after going down to ten men,” he said. “But at this level, effort alone is not enough. We had moments where we needed to be smarter, calmer, and more ruthless.”
What truly shocked supporters was McGregor’s willingness to shoulder the blame himself.
“As captain, I take responsibility,” he continued. “I demand high standards from everyone, and that includes myself. When we do not get the result, I feel it deeply because I know what this badge means.”
Fans quickly reacted across social media, many praising McGregor’s honesty while others expressed heartbreak over the missed opportunity. Several supporters described the interview as difficult to watch because of how genuine and raw his emotions were.
McGregor also addressed the physical and mental toll of the match, particularly after the red card that changed the dynamic of the game.
“Once we went down to ten men, it became about survival and belief,” he explained. “Bologna pushed hard, the crowd was intense, and you could feel the momentum shifting. In those moments, leadership and composure are everything.”
Despite the frustration, McGregor made it clear that the squad refused to collapse.
“I am proud of the boys for the way they fought,” he said. “But pride does not replace results. In Europe, these moments matter, and we have to learn from them quickly.”
The Celtic captain also spoke directly to the fans, acknowledging their passion and support even in disappointment.
“Our supporters never stopped,” McGregor said. “They were with us every step of the way, and that makes it even harder when we cannot give them the win they deserve.”
His honesty struck a nerve among fans, many of whom admitted they struggled to respond to the interview.
One supporter wrote, “I have never seen Callum speak like this. You can feel how much it hurts him.”
Another commented, “This interview broke me. You can see how much responsibility he carries.”
McGregor did not shy away from discussing what needs to change moving forward.
“We have to be more clinical, more composed, and more disciplined,” he stated. “If we want to compete at this level, we cannot afford small mistakes. They get punished.”
When asked whether the result would linger in his mind, McGregor answered honestly.
“Of course it will,” he said. “But that is football. You take the pain, you analyze it, and you come back stronger. That is the only way.”
The interview ended with McGregor delivering a message that reflected both his leadership and determination.
“This club is built on resilience,” he concluded. “We will not feel sorry for ourselves. We will respond, because that is what Celtic does.”
As the dust settles on a dramatic night in Bologna, it is Callum McGregor’s post match interview that continues to dominate discussion. His words revealed a captain deeply connected to his club, carrying the weight of expectation, and refusing to hide from disappointment.
For many fans, it was not just an interview. It was a reminder of what leadership looks like in moments of frustration, honesty, and pain.
