Callum McGregor tells Celtic teammate ‘I’ll give you it back’ as skipper scoops man of the match over impressive ace
CALLUM MCGREGOR produced an emphatic strike to grab an equaliser for the Hoops against St Johnstone.
And then the Celtic skipper pulled his side through the game to a 3-1 victory at McDiarmid Park.
He was awarded the man of the match award for his efforts during the game but responded by saying he would give it BACK to his team mate who handed it to him.
Mikey Johnston was introduced into the game at half time and helped the side to three goals.
And McGregor acknowledged the performance of the winger after the game and hinted that he felt the Republic of Ireland man was the one deserving of the man of the match honour!
Johnston was tasked with handing over the award to McGregor but the Parkhead captain suggested he wouldn't be keeping a hold of it for too much longer.
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Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, he said: "He was outstanding and he's been training like that for a while.
"It's brilliant to see him getting back in, he made a huge contribution and gave us a different dynamic as well.
"His quality on the ball and his running is everything we want from a winger so I'm really delighted for him and you just keep going now."
And McGregor thought his team mate's performance was worthy of the man of the match award he received.
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Johnston handed the plaque to McGregor before the captain replied with a funny remark.
He said: "Thanks mate, I'll give you it back later, don't worry."
Johnston spent last season on loan at Portuguese side Vitoria de Guimaraes but injuries within the Hoops squad has saw him feature four times for Brendan Rodgers side.
And game time could be available for the Scot while Liel Abada and Daizen Maeda remain out.
A sensational strike from Matt O'Riley and a James Forrest finish put Celtic out of sight against the Saints and 11 points clear at the top of the Premiership table.
Rangers do have two games in hand over their rivals however, and Philippe Clement's side will be hoping to get back to winning ways after back to back draws against Aberdeen and Aris Limassol.
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