WINNING MENTALITY

Callum McGregor savoured the success of nine in a row, and is determined to keep the run going

- PAUL CUDDIHY

CALLUM McGregor played in every one of Celtic’s 2019/20 Premiership matches, and has been an integral part of the club’s march to nine-in-a-row.

With a total of 50 games for the Hoops across all competitions and a season-best tally of 13 goals, it’s been another incredible campaign for the 26-year-old midfielder. And it just makes him all the more determined to deliver more silverware to Paradise, and in particular, a tenth consecutive league title.

“It was a little bit strange that we were not on the pitch celebrating with the supporters and the rest of the boys because everyone’s worked so hard to achieve it,” he told the Celtic View. “Nonetheless, it’s an incredible achievement.

“With eight games to go, and 13 points clear, it was all but over anyway and everyone in the media was speaking that way. It was almost a done deal. We knew that we were in great form. We know that we’re worthy champions and anyone who tells you any different, I don’t think that’s an honest reflection.

“There was a lot of pressure going into the season, to go and get that nine-in-a-row as well – the second time in the club’s history. There was a big weight on the players, the manager as well, the staff, everyone, so to actually do it in the style that we’ve done it in is testament to the way that we play.

“We work hard every single day and we keep getting better, it seems to be, every single year. We’re bringing out these big performances one after another.

“You look at the wins and the points that we racked up – it’s just as good as any other season that we’ve had, so that shows you we’re always progressing.