Ange Postecoglou on Callum McGregor's Celtic captaincy journey as dedication summed up by masked masterclass

Ange Postecoglou was always going to be an admirer of Callum McGregor the player.

Technically gifted, rarely wastes a pass and a goal threat from midfield. What’s not to admire?

But the Celtic gaffer has probably been even more impressed by McGregor the man.

Postecoglou won’t have known too much about him when he got here last summer.

Now, his new-look Hoops team is built around the Scot.

And it’s his manner, attitude and professionalism off the pitch, as much as on it, that pleases him the most.

On Wednesday night, McGregor showed another side to him by defying a serious facial injury to play against Rangers in a mask.

He drove his team to a resounding 3-0 victory over their Old Firm rivals, despite the pain and discomfort.

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The internet clip doing the rounds of him chasing down a terrified Borna Barisic in the first half typified his and Celtic’s display.

He had fire in his belly during the 90 minutes but at full-time he was seen telling Celtic’s players to keep a lid on their celebrations and not get carried away.

Postecoglou reckons McGregor is just about the perfect captain.

So much so, that his manager says he’s the type of guy he’d invite round to his house for dinner and a blether.

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