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There are some Celtic fans who believe it’s not just the ball that’s been going backwards with Callum McGregor. ‌

They reckon the captain’s performances are going back the way too. ‌

But I think the criticism of the midfielder is way off the mark. ‌

It shouldn’t come as a surprise, mind you. I remember Neil Lennon got booed at Celtic Park for passing the ball backwards against Boavista – and that was in a UEFA Cup semi-final.

Unlike Neil, at least McGregor tries to pass the ball forward sometimes!

Yet he’s copped flak this season and I think it’s grossly unfair. ‌

As far as I am concerned, McGregor is struggling a wee bit because of what’s going on around him. He’s simply on a different level to any other player in the current Celtic tea

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