Callum Macgregor - players.bio

Celtic return to summit with narrow win over Motherwell

Reo Hatate's long-range strike sent Celtic back to the top of the cinch Premiership with a narrow 2-1 victory over Motherwell. Kyogo Furuhashi netted from close range early on but Celtic gifted Motherwell a 36th-minute equaliser following a mix-up between Josip Juranovic and Joe Hart, who could not keep out the right-back's pass back. Hatate restored Celtic's lead with a brilliant shot in the 64th minute but his loose pass led to a red card for Callum McGregor with a minute left as the Hoops captain brought down Ross Tierney.

Ange Postecoglou needs his Celtic Mentality Monsters to show their insatiability in 13 huge showdowns - Chris Sutton

Jurgen Klopp once called his Liverpool team Mentality Monsters. That’s what Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic stars have been for him. Ruthless attitudes. Coping with absences whilst gaining results in must-win games. No let up. It’s been done at this key point of a season before by the Aussie’s squad and now their challenge is to do it all over again.

Contacts

Callum Macgregor Sport News

Celtic return to summit with narrow win over Motherwell

Ange Postecoglou needs his Celtic Mentality Monsters to show their insatiability in 13 huge showdowns - Chris Sutton

Daizen Maeda spotted in Celtic training return but Carter-Vickers and Giakoumakis nowhere to be seen

FIFA 23 sticks Celtic twist on Rangers team as Ibrox fans teased over potential 'boycott' of game

Callum McGregor brings Celtic durability to Scotland stage as Parkhead skipper jokes rest would be 'shock to the system'

Callum McGregor sets Scotland A listers challenge ahead of Ukraine showdown after settling summer scores

John McGinn to Celtic transfer collapse debated as insider claims Brendan Rodgers 'wasn't convinced' of talent

Scott McTominay handed wild Scotland caller charge as bemused Kenny Miller fires back in 'anonymous' debate