Callum McGregor made his first SPFL home match as captain a very memorable experience.
Taking over from Scott Brown was a huge task with Celtic fans used to a very visible form of leadership from the inimitable Broony.
The number 1 haircut, staring eyes and willingness to mix it were a powerful cocktail as the Fifer spurred Celtic on to some unprecedented successes.
McGregor hasn’t attempted to emulate that style of captaincy but at the end of today’s match the fans got to see what the new skipper is made of.
??? Bringing the Bhoys back in for a huddle after today’s sensational six…
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— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) August 8, 2021
It wasn’t quite a huddle but the whole team got a few words from McGregor which they seemed keen to take on board.
New standards were set today, the team played for 90 minutes, goals came from new sources with a clean sheet achieved by the much-maligned back lot.
After a year of streaming frustrations the fans are there, the thunder is back and a new dynamic is leading Celtic by example.
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— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) August 8, 2021
I loved cal Mac bringing the team together at the end of the game and stamping his mark on his captaincy. The crowd appreciated it as did I. It shows a togetherness. A band of brothers and a cohesion that on the back of a 6 nil victory, puts us in a good place!
— Neil Gillespie (@NeilGillespie18) August 8, 2021
This is the passion the club needs. Just look at his eyes ? ?
— Zane (@Zane_Mackenzie) August 8, 2021
absolutely brilliant from calmac #HH
— Jack Sullivan ? (@langerbhoy73) August 8, 2021
Announce Kyogo statue
— JC ?? (@JC67CFC) August 8, 2021
phenomenal
— aiden (@aidencsc) August 8, 2021
It was a lovely moment
— Steviegormano (@steviegormano) August 8, 2021
100% loved the way he brought them in for another huddle class?
— Michael Smith (@Michael27473330) August 8, 2021
That’s a clever touch by Calmac, Team spirit, I like it.
— Ray McLean (@dub40) August 8, 2021
Was brilliant to see all in this together troops ????
— Brian Russell (@breezo7) August 8, 2021