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Celtic v St Mirren – Callum McGregor warns teammates ahead Hampden return
TL;DR
Callum McGregor has warned his Celtic teammates to improve their performance ahead of the Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren at Hampden. The last encounter saw St Mirren win 3-1, marking a significant upset.
Key points
- Callum McGregor warns teammates ahead of Scottish Cup semi-final
- Celtic lost 3-1 to St Mirren in their last meeting at Hampden
- Martin O’Neill has improved Celtic's performance since the last match
- The semi-final is significant for Celtic's chance at silverware
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Celtic v St Mirren – Callum McGregor warns teammates ahead Hampden return
Callum McGregor has delivered a warning ahead of Celtic’s Scottish Cup semi-final with St Mirren, insisting the Hoops will produce a far better performance than in their previous meeting at Hampden in December…
The Buddies claimed the first silverware of the season with an emphatic 3-1 win at the National Stadium, 11 days after Wilfried Nancy’s appointment.
Results got worse under the Frenchman, but fortunes have since turned, with Martin O’Neill overseeing a more consistent run of victories.
McGregor admitted the team fell well below expectations in the Premier Sports League Cup final and emphasised that a significant improvement will be required when they return to Hampden on Sunday.
Speaking via Celtic TV, CalMac said: “When you arrive on these big days it’s trying to come off the pitch with no regret and knowing that you gave everything to get a result. So we for sure have to give a better account of ourselves compared to what we did that day. But we arrive into these semi-finals with big experience and good experiences behind us.”
“Hopefully we can draw on that and then ultimately you have to perform, you have to match everything that’s in there and we have to give more if we want to be the team that are in the final.”
“We are where we are, and everyone’s supercharged, super emotional, and everybody wants the perfect performance all the time. Obviously that’s what we strive to do Monday to Friday and then obviously the game on the Saturday, you try and do everything that you’ve been asked to do.”
Q&A
What did Callum McGregor say about the upcoming match against St Mirren?
Callum McGregor warned his teammates to deliver a better performance than their previous meeting, where they lost 3-1.
When did Celtic last play St Mirren at Hampden and what was the result?
Celtic last played St Mirren at Hampden in December, losing 3-1 in that match.
What changes have occurred in Celtic's performance since their last match against St Mirren?
Celtic's performance has improved under Martin O’Neill, leading to a more consistent run of victories since their last match.
What is the significance of the Scottish Cup semi-final for Celtic?
The Scottish Cup semi-final is crucial for Celtic as they aim to redeem themselves after their previous loss to St Mirren and secure a place in the final.
