Posts Tagged Callum McGregor

How Callum McGregor will come back stronger from slight dip in form

With Celtic exiting the Viaplay Cup in the second round at Rugby Park on Sunday, opinions and reactions to the defeat to Kilmarnock have been flying around left, right and centre. As Celtic fans are (thankfully) not used to losing games domestically, knee-jerk responses are something that

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Would a return to inverted full-backs solve Rodgers’ problems?

With Celtic’s lacklustre start to the domestic campaign providing more questions than answers, fans are starting to ponder ways Celtic can get the team firing on all cylinders again. One of the things that made Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic team so successful was the inverted full-back system that

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Unpacking the transition from Ange Postecoglou to Brendan Rodgers 2.0

Sunday’s defeat at Rugby Park in the League Cup was a bitter pill to swallow. Not only did it bring an end to Brendan Rodgers’ 100% record in domestic cup competitions with Celtic, but the toothless manner of Celtic’s performance raises unwanted concerns at the start of

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3 Celtic players who need to raise their game

Celtic’s performances in the opening stages of this season have come under a lot of scrutiny from fans. Despite winning against Ross County and Aberdeen, performance levels from the Celtic team haven’t been anything to shout about, which could be seen as simply transitioning from Ange Postecoglou’s

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Where did it all go wrong for Celtic at Rugby Park?

Celtic crashed out of the Viaplay Cup at the first time of asking as they lost 1-0 to Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. Brendan Rodgers’ side struggled to create chances as Kilmarnock executed their game plan to a tee with the winning goal coming courtesy of Marley Watkins

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Who makes it into Celtic’s strongest midfield?

Celtic’s midfield has been a major talking point amongst supporters this season. When you consider how settled this area of the side was during the last campaign – arguably the hardest position to break into – the early season changes have come as something of a surprise.

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Flag day in Paradise: New season brings new hopes and dreams

Competitive football returns to Celtic Park for the opening game of the 2023/24 season as the Hoops play host to Ross County on flag day.  A full house of 60,000 spectators is expected to turn up and watch James Forrest, who was honoured in midweek with a

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How McGregor, Iwata & Holm could feature in Rodgers’ midfield

We’ve looked at the goalkeeping position, fullbacks, and centre-backs available to Brendan Rodgers as he begins his second stint in charge at Celtic, now it is time to look at the midfield options. The engine room of the park, the centre of the midfield area is probably

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What can Celtic expect from Odin Thiago Holm

Celtic is reportedly on the verge of signing 20-year-old Norwegian midfielder Odin Thiago Holm from Norwegian Eliteserien side Valerenga, despite not yet having a manager in place. The fee for the highly-rated youngster is believed to be around £2.6 million. Holm’s talent and potential have been widely

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The players who could benefit most from Brendan Rodgers arrival

Brendan Rodgers’ imminent arrival at Celtic Park has thrown up more questions than it has answers. The club has gone from what was a comfortable position under Ange Postecoglou and looking to build for the future, to a period of managerless uncertainty.  Now, however, it looks like

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