Greg Taylor reckons returning skipper Callum McGregor led by example at Pittodrie and showed why he is simply irreplaceable at Celtic. The captain has been out with a knee injury which he suffered in the Champions League defeat to Red Bull Leipzig in October.
It was a frustrating time for McGregor as he cooled his heels but he worked hard with the physios to get back for the Premiership restart. The 29-year-old managed to get some game time in during the break and walked back into the Celtic midfield for the weekend trip to third-placed Aberdeen.
It should have been one of their tougher challenges of the season but Celtic completely dominated, with McGregor pulling the strings. Ange Postecoglou ’s side had to remain patient and were rewarded when the skipper netted three minutes from the end of normal time. The only thing surprising was the final scoreline was only 1-0. Taylor said: “It is massive to have the captain back and to get the winning goal and the man-of-the-match award on his first game after injury is not a bad return.
