Callum McGregor has paid tribute to Celtic coach John Kennedy for his work at the club.
Following Brendan Rodgers’ decision to resign as Celtic manager, there were also a number of changes in the coaching department.
Kennedy left Celtic after 25 years at the club and departs as a true legend.
McGregor has only ever known the former assistant manager as being at the Hoops, but believes that he never got the credit he deserved.
Callum McGregor pays tribute to John Kennedy
The Celtic captain was speaking to the media ahead of this weekend’s Premier Sports Cup semi-final clash against Rangers, but took the time to pay tribute to a much-loved member of staff.
He said: “I think Kendo’s contribution over the last 25 years that he’s been at the club has been incredible.
“An assistant manager to three or four or five different managers and has always been the one constant for the players, the staff, everyone at Lennoxtown, everyone at the stadium.
“He took a lot of responsibility and is someone who have I huge admiration for working over the last sort of 10 years. We had a really close personal relationship and professional and he was someone you could rely on at difficult times. He’s been amazing.
“I also don’t think he got the credit that he deserved. To be at this club for such a long time and do the job that he did was outstanding, and there is a big hole that we will need filled.”
Callum McGregor says ‘first class’ Kennedy will be hard to replace
It is clear to see that the relationship between the 32-year-old and Kennedy was strong and in his closing thoughts on Kennedy, admitted that the chosen replacement will have a hard act to follow.
“I think it’s right to acknowledge how big a part of the success he was because he was he was absolutely first class.
“I think you’ll be hard pushed to find a better assistant manager. He was really top level.
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