{"id":8406,"date":"2022-02-04T15:00:47","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T20:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/02\/04\/celtic-release-statement-in-response-to-kris-boyds-controversial-old-firm-comments-on-callum-mcgregor\/"},"modified":"2022-02-04T15:00:47","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T20:00:47","slug":"celtic-release-statement-in-response-to-kris-boyds-controversial-old-firm-comments-on-callum-mcgregor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/02\/04\/celtic-release-statement-in-response-to-kris-boyds-controversial-old-firm-comments-on-callum-mcgregor\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtic release statement in response to Kris Boyd\u2019s controversial Old Firm comments on Callum McGregor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Scottish giants Celtic have taken to social media on Friday, to confirm that they are currently in the process of \u2018addressing\u2019 comments made by ex-Rangers star Kris Boyd.<\/p>\n<p>The comments in question \u2013 surrounding a protective face mask worn by Callum McGregor \u2013 came on the back of this week\u2019s latest Old Firm.<\/p>\n<p>Boyd, writing in his personal column for The Scottish Sun, appeared to allow his Rangers past to get the better of him, in suggesting that the Gers\u2019 stars should have \u2018tested\u2019 the mask\u2019s strength.<\/p>\n<p>McGregor, for his part, battled through a fractured cheekbone to see out the full 90 minutes at Celtic Park.<\/p>\n<p>Boyd\u2019s statement, which essentially insinuated that Giovanni van Bronckhorst\u2019s men would have been best served singling McGregor out for particularly physical treatment, was unsurprisingly met by a swift and altogether furious backlash on the part of the Celtic faithful.<\/p>\n<p>And now, as alluded to above, such concerns have been echoed by none other than the club themselves.<\/p>\n<p>In an official statement, released across their social media platforms, the Bhoys today confirmed that they are currently in the process of \u2018addressing\u2019 the comments behind the scenes:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">With regards to comments made by former professional footballer Kris Boyd concerning Callum McGregor\u2019s injury, we can confirm that the matter is currently being addressed by the club.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CelticFC\/status\/1489644414779678720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 4, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Hatate at the double<\/h2>\n<p>For those not aware, Boys\u2019d evident bitterness on the back of the latest edition of the Old Firm Derby came with Rangers having been dealt something of a thrashing by their Glaswegian neighbours.<\/p>\n<p>Aware that a victory would see them leapfrog the Gers to the summit of the Scottish Premiership table, Celtic emerged all guns blazing, on their way to an eventual 3-0 triumph.<\/p>\n<p>January addition Reo Hatate proved the unquestioned star of the show at Parkhead, bagging a brace and an assist, to establish himself as an instant fan favourite amongst the Celtic faithful:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">?\ufe0f\u201dWhat a start to his Celtic career!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how that man Reo Hatate got <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CelticFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CelticFC<\/a>\u2018s second against Rangers!<\/p>\n<p>?Live now on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkyFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SkyFootball<\/a><br \/>\n?Live blog <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/F5x3B5aTiF\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/F5x3B5aTiF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N58b9C5Yiu\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/N58b9C5Yiu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScotlandSky\/status\/1488974622397714438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 2, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/news\/video-gareth-bale-accused-of-laughing-at-eden-hazard-after-being-sent-back-to-bench-during-athletic-club-defeat\/\">Video: Gareth Bale accused of laughing at Eden Hazard after being sent back to bench during Athletic Club defeat<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/news\/fa-cup-third-round-betting-tips-round-up\/\">FA Cup third-round betting tips round-up<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Scottish giants Celtic have taken to social media on Friday, to confirm that they are currently in the process of \u2018addressing\u2019 comments made by ex-Rangers star Kris Boyd. The comments in question \u2013 surrounding a protective face mask worn by Callum McGregor \u2013 came on the back of this week\u2019s latest Old Firm. 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