Callum McGregor has been an excellent captain for Celtic.
The Celtic captain had the arduous task of taking over from the legendary Scott Brown as the skipper, and at each time of asking, McGregor has stepped up and delivered.
The 31-year-old midfielder is one of Celtic’s legends, and has won 21 major domestic honours at the club.
But it seems that what he does behind the scenes at the club is what gains McGregor the respect from the rest of his Celtic teammates and not just his trophy haul.
Callum McGregor is the ‘perfect’ captain for Celtic
Speaking about his captaincy duties for Portugal U21 side, Paulo Bernardo shares how he’s learning from McGregor as he gives the inside information on how the Celtic captain
Bernardo told the Daily Record [print edition page 50]: “I am the vice captain, but I have led the team in some recent games.
“As a captain I try to lead by example. I say positive things to my teammates. But if they are not doing well, if they are not doing things for the team, I’ll say to them too.
“I try to lead by example and try to help them. For sure, I have learned from the guys here. Callum is a great leader. He’s the perfect captain for every team.
When he has to say something, he says it. When he wants to show something, he shows how to do it on the pitch.
“Callum doesn’t need to scream at people. We know the message he wants to pass on.
“It’s nice to have him on the team and to learn with him.”
Celtic’s season with Callum McGregor as captain
Celtic have been relentless in their pursuit of a treble with Callum McGregor as the skipper. The midfielder is so important to how Brendan Rodgers’ team plays and was missed in the Glasgow Derby defeat to Rangers.
McGregor has been the heartbeat for the Celtic team for years now but this season, has proven just how vital he is to success not just domestically, but also on the continent.
This could possibly be one of McGregor’s best seasons at Celtic.
Adding goals to his game the Hoops skipper is set to land yet another treble in his illustrious Celtic career.
