CALLUM MCGREGOR has claimed that Celtic are hungry for more success after missing out on the opportunity to celebrate 9IAR due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The midfielder, who has been a crucial part in the club’s recent success, believes that the lack of celebrations and the three month lay off will fuel the players appetite to win more when the league restarts in August.
Speaking to STV as the Celtic FC Foundation announced that it was committing £30,000 worth of funds towards 12 local schools in order to mitigate the impact of Coronavirus, McGregor is excited to return to action as Celtic go for 10IAR.
“You always get that closure at the end of season and obviously it was cut short and didn’t get the celebration and things like that. I think with the longer break it’s certainly made me even hungrier to come back in and do it all again this season.
“It would be great if we could have a great season again and finally speak about going for ten. It’s the same message from the manager and the staff, take every day as it comes and prepare properly.”
McGregor, who turned 27 this week, was back training at Lennoxtown as Neil Lennon’s side look to prepare for another historic season. Celtic can look to better the record set by Jock Stein in 1974 with another Premiership title win this season. McGregor discussed the training mechanisms at Lennoxtown as the Scottish Champions continue to follow Government guidelines.
“It’s a little bit uncomfortable with the testing, the medical guys have been first class, the protocols are all there, everyone seems to be following them as best they can.
“It’s great to get back and obviously these things are guided by the science and the health guys, so a big pat on the back for them getting the place ready for us to come back in.”
