Callum McGregor back celebrating with Mark Fotheringham

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·4. November 2025

Callum McGregor back celebrating with Mark Fotheringham

Callum McGregor reflected on reuniting with Mark Fotheringham and winning at Hampden again after Scottish Cup final heartbreak in May…

Mark Fotheringham at Hampden. Celtic v theRangers. Premier Sports Cup, semi final at Hampden. 2 November 2025. Photo AJ (The Celtic Star)

During the 2013/14 campaign, the Hoops skipper played for EFL side Notts County, netting 14 times in 41 games before breaking into Celtic’s first team under Ronny Deila.

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Now, former Celtic youngster Mark Fotheringham, who is part of Martin O’Neill’s coaching staff during this interim period, played alongside McGregor in England.

Following Celtic’s 3-1 victory over theRangers at Hampden, McGregor discussed linking up with Fotheringham, 12 years after they once shared the same pitch as teammates.

Callum McGregor of Notts County celebrates the third goal with Mark Fotheringham during the Capital One Cup First Round match between Notts County and Fleetwood Town at Meadow Lane on August 7, 2013 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

“As soon as he walked through the door, I spoke to him briefly on Monday night,” McGregor said via TCW. “Then, I saw him at the training ground on Tuesday, and it was all smiles.

“We had an amazing time down the road, and Fozzy was someone who really looked after me in a critical period of my career. So, big smiles, big hugs, and I’m so glad that we can go and deliver on the pitch as well.”

Meanwhile, Celtic’s victory at Hampden on Sunday marked their first appearance at the national stadium since losing the Scottish Cup final to Aberdeen in May.

Callum McGregor of Celtic reacts after missing the team’s first penalty in the penalty shoot out during the Scottish Cup Final match between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden Park on May 24, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

After that agonising defeat on penalties to Jimmy Thelin’s side, McGregor shed a tear or two on the pitch, having endured his first cup final loss with Celtic in his career.

“You get over personal and collective disappointment in time,” the Celtic skipper said. “You never fully get over it, obviously, because of what happened that day, but the one thing you can control when you come back is trying to do everything you can to make sure you have a positive experience and the team gets to where they want to be.

Callum McGregor at Hampden. Celtic v theRangers. Premier Sports Cup, semi final at Hampden. 2 November 2025. Photo AJ (The Celtic Star)

“I’m super thankful my teammates were there with me today, and we got through to the final, which is where we want to be.”

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