Callum McGregor has responded to people who have “questioned what he’s doing” at Celtic.
This week saw McGregor secure his tenth trophy as Celtic captain, and his eleventh league title in his time at the club overall.
Despite the 32-year-old’s trophy haul as captain, his suitability for the armband has been questioned at times.
Speaking after delivering the title, McGregor was passionate in his defence of what he and his teammates have achieved this season.
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Callum McGregor hits back at Celtic critics: ‘I’ve been here my whole life’
McGregor said after the game: “If anyone wants to question what I’m doing for the club, then they’re crazy.
“I’ve been here my whole life.
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“I told you: when the going gets tough, you see people emerge into the background, and then you see people step forward.
“No matter how hard it is, you’re the leader of the team. Let’s enjoy today and then see where we get to.”
On whether campaign can be a springboard for the club to kick on, he said: “I think so. I think that’s right
“Hopefully, when the dust settles, we will try and get as much right as we can in the summer, which will hopefully put the club and the team in the best position for when the Champions League qualifiers come round.
“This place craves Champions League football. It’s a different place when you don’t have it.
“We’ll get the Scottish Cup final out of the way next week. Hopefully, we can finish with two trophies, and then the work starts again.
“We start again in August, and we want to make sure we’re successful at that point as well, so the people in the building have to continue to drive to make this place as good as it can be.”
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Will Callum McGregor stay at Celtic this summer?
A one-club man now in the back end of his career, it’s unusual that this question is being asked given that the Parkhead captain still has two years remaining on his contract.
However, McGregor has been linked with a Brendan Rodgers reunion in Saudi Arabia, with the ex-Hoops boss reportedly hoping to tempt him to the Middle East.
Even more surprising was that when asked about his future, McGregor didn’t rule out leaving the club this summer, revealing that he plans on discussing the club’s direction with the hierarchy.
With a major rebuild ahead this summer, one of the most crucial questions to be answered is whether the 32-year-old will be part of it.
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