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Scott Brown and Celtic’s captain in waiting.Parkhead star Callum McGregor says it will be a dream come true if – or when – he officially takes over the armband.His gaffer Neil Lennon sees him as the obvious choice for skipper when Brown
 eventually hangs up his boots.After the journey McGregor’s had at the Hoops – from the academy to being out of the picture then fighting back to become a legend – he feels he’s ready for that honour.When he was being farmed out on loan to Notts County seven years ago, he never dreamed he’d be such a key figure at Celtic.But at 27, McGregor is now a pivotal player for Lennon.

Scott Brown. This is a player who was meant to be washed up three years ago and look what happened – he ended up as Player of the Year.

Gordon Strachan you must win every week here.“A point is not good enough. You would accept that at Hibs at the time but not here, as the fans expect us to win every single game, week in, week out.“There’s always going to be bumps along the way but it’s about how you bounce back.

David Turnbull has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Scott Brown at Celtic after joining the Hoops at the second attempt last week.  Former Motherwell star Jim Paterson reckons that the 21-year-old will be a big hit at Parkhead after his £3million switch from the Steelmen.  Ex-Fir Park favourite Paterson urged Neil Lennon to snap up the midfielder with English clubs lurking after his move collapsed last year.After the deal was done, he now believes the Wishaw lad could fill the void left by the skipper in coming years with Brown set to be pushing 36 by the end of the season.Paterson reckons Turnbull will turn into a ready-made replacement for the former Scotland skipper when he decides to call it a day - if the highly-rated new boy

Scott Brown believes Neil Lennon is wrong to think some of his team-mates want out of Celtic. Manager Lennon ripped into his star’s following the club’s successive European embarrassment.

Albian Ajeti’s ability.But the skipper has revealed what’s really stood out about the striker since signing is his attitude.Ajeti has made a big impression within the group in a short space of time.The weekend winner against Dundee United on Premiership debut offered a public declaration of the Swiss’ talents.Brown, though, says the real mark of the £5million signing has been evident away from the glare of Celtic games.The captain is the dressing room leader.

Champions League with a 6-0 win over the Icelandic champions.Moi Elyounoussi started and finished the scoring with strikes from Chris Jullien, Greg Taylor, Odsonne Edouard and an own goal in between.It was all too easy for Neil Lennon's men and he was able to give Scott Brown a breather after 60 minutes as well as hand a debut to Albian Ajeti.The frontman might not have got much action in front of goal but getting on the pitch will be a boost for him.VASILIS BARKAS Made a smart save from Finnbogasson’s low strike in first-half injury time and a stop after break from Hauksson. 7HATEM ELHAMED Promoted from bench to the starting side and a constant attacking threat down right flank.

Jeremie Frimpong was so impressive in his early Celtic training sessions that Scott Brown urged Neil Lennon to start him. The right-back has been a huge success for the club since joining from Manchester City last summer and has quickly made himself a first pick in the Hoops squad.He was initially signed as a development player but Morgan admits that the whole squad was hugely impressed by him in his early appearances.The 19-year-old added a new dimension to Celtic's attack with his runs from deep and he's started this season impressively as well.

Charlie Mulgrew has lifted the lid on the time he left a rookie Lennoxtown security guard sweating as he posed as a car thief. The Parkhead hero was right up there with skipper Scott Brown when it came to Hoops hijinks and admits an overeager staff member became a prime target.

Scott Brown admits the introduction of the five substitutes rule will give his side an added edge this season. The SPFL has approved two extra substitutions for the 2020-21 season as a packed fixture list puts extra pressure on players.

Scott Brown reckons the relentless competition for places in the squad has pushed them on to achievements few thought possible.The Hoops have won the last 11 domestic trophies available and stand on the verge of an historic tenth title in a row.And that has only been possible because the squad pushed each other to the limits, with the 35-year-old admitting not even he is guaranteed a first team berth.He told the Celtic View: “You are not guaranteed to start in the gaffer’s team no matter who you are.”“That’s part of what makes us push one another to a different level.“That’s also why the focus on us winning Nine In A Row happened, we all pushed each other to boundaries I don’t think we thought possible.

Scott Bain starts the season between the sticks.Hoops boss Neil Lennon is hoping to have a new goalkeeper on board by the end of the week after the departure of Craig Gordon and the collapse of the move to keep Fraser Forster.Bain is last senior man standing and he impressed on pre-season duty in France after starting the 1-1 draw with Nice and the 2-1 defeat to Lyon on Saturday.The 28-year-old will look to hold off Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night and Brown admitted he would have no fears if the former Dundee ace was handed the gloves for Celtic’s Premiership opener against Hamilton on August 1.The skipper hailed the keeper for handling the heat when he was pitched in for his Hoops debut in the crucial 3-2 Old Firm victory at Ibrox in

Scott Brown’s head. A Glasgow pub has images of the Celtic skipper mocked up as a clown on the floor for punters to stand on while they keep two metres apart.

Leigh Griffiths to bust a gut back in Glasgow to get himself back in the frame at Celtic.The Hoops striker has been left at Lennoxtown to work on his fitness while the rest of the squad ramp up their pre-season preparations in France this week.Neil Lennon’s men take on Nice before squaring up with Moussa Dembele’s Lyon at the weekend and PSG in Paris on Tuesday.Griffiths felt the wrath of his manager for failing to hit his targets after coming back after lockdown and Brown also told his Parkhead pal to get to work.The skipper reckons Griff can still be a key man in the quest for 10-in-a-row – but he has to get back firing quickly.Brown said: “Everyone that’s here has worked extremely hard on their fitness and he needs to make sure he does

Scott Brown has decided he has no need for them as he returned to his usual look. The Celtic skipper let his hair grow out during lockdown but felt it was time to revert to his menacing look that he's worn in recent years ahead of the club's first pre-season friendly.

Scott Brown admits getting used to no fans at games is going to take a while. The Hoops star is used to Celtic supporters following their side around the world, even for meaningless pre-season friendlies.

Scott Brown has insisted Celtic did their talking on the park to win Nine in a Row.

Delighted Scott Brown has admitted the fear of stopping Celtic's record-breaking title push at eight was the impetus to push on to win this season's trophy.

Mental strength is a must for any true leader.

A shaven-headed captain heading home for Hibs at Hampden in a cup final?

Celtic captain Scott Brown admits he could never have imagined lifting nine league titles in a row, as he hails his "best season ever".