Graeme Souness, former Rangers player and manager, recently found himself in hot water after a controversial critique of Celtic captain Callum McGregor. Souness faced backlash for referring to McGregor only as the “Celtic captain” during his post match analysis, a move seen by many as a subtle jab. In an attempt to cover his tracks, Souness claimed that he had genuinely forgotten McGregor’s name in the heat of the moment.
“I couldn’t remember his name,” Souness explained. “But I knew he was captain of Celtic.” As he pored over the disappointing defeat to Germany.
Whether Souness’s explanation is genuine or a convenient excuse remains a point of debate. But in a delightful turn of events, Celtic seized the opportunity to mock the pundit with a clever tweet.
During Scotland’s clash against Switzerland on Wednesday night, Callum McGregor played a pivotal role in setting up Scott McTominay for the opening goal. Celtic’s official Twitter account couldn’t resist the chance to poke fun at Souness, posting, “The Celtic Captain sets up the opener!” The tweet was a direct and humorous nod to Souness’s earlier comments.
Celtic’s quick-witted response delighted fans and added a touch of levity.
Forgetting a player’s name, especially one as prominent as McGregor, can be seen as a significant oversight. Souness’s attempt to downplay the incident by attributing it to a momentary lapse seems to have fallen flat, especially with Celtic’s humorous but pointed dig.
