FEW HOUR AGO ; Pat Bonner takes issue with BBC commentator’s unfair criticism of Celtic captain Callum McGregor over……
A FEW HOURS AGO: Pat Bonner objects to an unjust assessment of Celtic by a BBC commentatorI truly didn’t think that any of the punditry or remarks that followed Celtic’s victory against Aberdeen at Hampden yesterday would center on Callum McGregor.
Even though the Celtic captain wasn’t playing at his best, it’s important to remember that this was only his first start following his injury recovery, so pardon his lackluster effort. Callum McGregor, captain, over……
It is more noticeable than it would be if it were any other player because Callum McGregor’s issue is that he is so consistently excellent when he doesn’t play to the standard that the Celtic supporters are accustomed to.
McGregor has played a major role in Celtic’s achievements.
Callum McGregor’s Celtic goalscoring record questioned
Commentating during the semi-final, Lamont questioned McGregor’s goalscoring record for this season after Pat Bonner was analysing the Celtic captain’s shot that whistled over the bar in the first half against Aberdeen at Pittodrie.
Bonner said [BBC Radio Scotland], “You can’t give him that room especially coming in on that left foot from the right-hand side and the space was there but he struck just about a yard over the crossbar.
Lamont: “Probably doesn’t score enough, Callum McGregor, if you’re looking to pick any faults in his game?”
Bonner: “I’m not sure that’s fair on him. I think he’s come up with some big goals at times and maybe because he plays in that deeper position he’s not getting as many chances as others.”
