CALLUM MCGREGOR GO ON LIVE TO ATTACKS RANGERS LEGEND AFTER HIS COMMENTS ABOUT HIM AND CELTIC TITTLE WIN ON TNT LIVE SHOW

McGregor Fires Back at Kris Boyd as Celtic Title Controversy Escalates

The fallout from Celtic’s dramatic Scottish Premiership title win has intensified, with captain Callum McGregor launching a fierce attack on former Rangers striker and TNT Sports pundit Kris Boyd over comments made after Celtic’s explosive final-day victory against Heart of Midlothian.

Celtic secured a thrilling 3-1 win at Celtic Park in one of the most emotionally charged title deciders in recent Scottish football history. The match was immediately shrouded in controversy after Daizen Maeda’s decisive second-half goal was upheld following a VAR review, despite strong protests from Hearts players and fans.

That decision shifted the game’s momentum and helped Celtic complete a stunning comeback to claim the Premiership crown. But while celebrations swept across Glasgow, tensions boiled over in television studios shortly after the final whistle.

Speaking live on TNT Sports, Boyd openly criticised the officiating and insisted Hearts had every right to feel wronged by the result. His remarks quickly sparked outrage among Celtic supporters on social media.

“People can celebrate all they want, but Hearts have every right to feel robbed after what happened in that match,” Boyd said. “The VAR decision changed everything. If I’m Hearts, I’m demanding answers immediately—because moments like that decide titles. Celtic got the break when it mattered most.”

His comments spread rapidly online overnight, igniting fierce debate over the legitimacy of Celtic’s title win.

By Sunday morning, McGregor responded live during Celtic’s title celebrations, delivering an emotional defence of his teammates while directly taking aim at those trying to discredit the club’s achievement.

The Celtic captain said: “For years, certain people have waited for Celtic to fail, and now they can’t handle the fact that we fought back and won it ourselves. Nobody handed us this title. We earned every point, every goal, every moment. Hearing former Rangers players try to disrespect this team on live television is embarrassing.”

McGregor continued his furious response with another pointed statement aimed directly at pundits questioning Celtic’s triumph.

“They call it robbery because they hate seeing Celtic lift trophies again. We stayed silent all season while people doubted us, mocked us and wrote us off. Now suddenly they want investigations—because Celtic showed champion mentality. That says everything.”

The midfielder then delivered what many supporters online called the sharpest line of the interview.

“If Hearts wanted the title so badly, they should have finished the job on the pitch. Don’t blame Celtic because we handled the pressure better when it mattered most.”

The explosive exchange immediately divided football fans across Scotland. Celtic supporters praised McGregor for publicly defending the club, while Hearts fans accused him of disrespecting a side they believe was denied by controversial officiating.

Much of the anger remains focused on the VAR decision involving Maeda’s goal. Hearts supporters continue to insist the Japanese forward was marginally offside before scoring, while Celtic fans argue the footage clearly proves the call was correct.

The controversy deepened further after chaotic scenes inside Celtic Park following the final whistle, as thousands of fans spilled onto the pitch during title celebrations. Later, Hearts condemned what they called “shameful” incidents involving players and staff trying to leave the field safely.

Television debates across Scotland have since been dominated by arguments over the title race, refereeing decisions, and Boyd’s comments. Some pundits defended Boyd’s right to his opinion, while others accused the former Rangers striker of inflaming tensions after one of the most dramatic Premiership finales in years.

Despite the controversy, Celtic’s achievement remains historic. The Glasgow giants completed another league triumph after trailing Hearts for much of the campaign, before producing a remarkable late-season resurgence under manager Martin O’Neill.

For McGregor, however, the message is clear: Celtic believe they earned the title through resilience, mentality, and determination under the greatest pressure imaginable.

And after Sunday morning’s explosive war of words, the tension between Celtic, Hearts, and rival pundits looks set to continue long after the celebrations have ended.