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Callum McGregor calls for change after Celtic's poor performance at Ibrox

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:10 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Callum McGregor calls for change after Celtic's poor performance at Ibrox

Summary

Celtic captain Callum McGregor expressed his disappointment following the team's 3-0 loss to Rangers in the Scottish League Cup on September 13, 2026. He emphasized the need for the team to come together and improve following this lackluster performance, marking another setback after losing to LASK earlier this season. McGregor criticized the team for failing to show effort and cohesiveness, suggesting that they cannot afford to ignore the workload required in crucial matches. He stated the urgency for a response in upcoming games, highlighting the importance of winning when it matters.

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By the Numbers

•Celtic lost 3-0 to Rangers in the Scottish League Cup.
•McGregor called the performance unacceptable and lacking teamwork.
•This defeat follows a loss to LASK in the Champions League.
•He urged players to put in maximum effort moving forward.
•Celtic faces crucial upcoming games that require a response.

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5:10 PMYahoo Sports — “You have to be the version of Celtic that we want to be,” Callum McGregor

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Callum McGregor surveyed the wreckage of Celtic’s dreadful performance at Ibrox yesterday and his candid comments are as worrying as the way this Celtic ‘team’ played against a side that has not...
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