“Looks like a good piece of business,” McGregor on Iheanacho impact

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·29. September 2025

“Looks like a good piece of business,” McGregor on Iheanacho impact

Callum McGregor has praised new Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho who despite arriving as a post deadline day free agent, is proving himself to be a top player with a big pedigree and one that Brendan Rodgers said on Friday, will end up being loved by the Celtic support.

Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic misses a good scoring opportunity. Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 27 September 2025. Photo Stuart Wallace Shutterstock/IMAGO

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That might have happened a little earlier had he taken his big chance at the weekend after hammering the ball against the crossbar instead of finding the back of the empty net. But he can put that right on Thursday night against Sporting Braga by getting his first goal at Celtic Park.

“Since Kelechi’s come in, he’s obviously scored a couple of goals already — but you could see it in training,” the Celtic captain noted as reported by Newsquest owned TCW. “I think the first time I saw him, you know, you can just tell by the way someone hits the ball — you think, ‘Right, he can play.’ He’s got a big pedigree.

Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic reacts after missing a good scoring opportunity. Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 27 September 2025. Photo Stuart Wallace Shutterstock/IMAGO

“He’s played at big clubs and obviously played under the manager at Leicester as well. And you can see he’s a good player.

“The reason we’ve got him is probably because he’s lacking a bit of game time and just needs to get up to speed. The good thing is, he’s come in and his attitude’s been amazing. He’s working hard, he’s part of the group already — it feels like he’s been here for a while — and he wants to do well.

“So, it’s brilliant energy for the group to feed off,’ Calmac added. “Everything happens for a reason. It’s one of these things. It’s an amazing football club, and there are always special narratives within that.

Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic misses the ball in front of the Hibernian goal. Celtic v Hibernian, Scottish Premiership, , Celtic Park, 27 September 2025. Photo Stuart Wallace IMAGO/Shutterstock

“There are sliding-door moments, and we have to make the most of them. We’ve got a really top player in the building. He looks hungry, so we just need to keep on him and hopefully get the best out of him.

Red Star Belgrade 1-1 Celtic. Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic celebrates his goal Crvena zvezda v Celtic, UEFA Europa League, Football, Rajko Mitic Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia – 24 Sep 2025Belgrade Rajko Mitic Stadium Serbia Photo Nikola Krstic Shutterstock

“Good business comes in many forms. You don’t always need to pay big money for good players — it’s about getting them at the right time and getting them hungry. There are so many factors involved when you sign players. You need them at the right moment.

Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates scoring the winner for Celtic at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock v Celtic, 14 September 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

“It certainly looks like a good piece of business, and we just need to keep backing it up and proving it on the pitch.”

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Danny McGrain, David Potter & Willie Fernie – what a combination!

Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter. Out now, order your copy at Celticstarbooks.com

We’re certainly Putting on the Style with the new promotion from Celtic Star Books. David Potter’s final book – Celtic in the Eighties – has been selling wonderfully well since its launch earlier this month. It is by far our fastest-ever seller. Order one of the last remaining copies of Celtic in the Eighties and Danny McGrain will sign it for you PLUS you’ll receive a copy of David Potter’s wonderful book on Willie Fernie as a free gift.

Celtic in the Eighties and Willie Fernie – Putting on the Style both by David Potter. Photo The Celtic Star

Danny McGrain has now agreed to sign the final batch of Celtic in the Eighties. Ordering is simple, just place your order for Celtic in the Eighties at celticstarbooks.com/shop and we’ll do the rest, ensuring your copy is signed by Danny and a complimentary Willie Fernie book dispatched by the next working day, whilst stocks last, from Wednesday of this week (Danny is signing the books on Tuesday evening).

Celtic 3-0 St Mirren, Scottish Premier League, Celtic Park, 15 May 1982.Celtic captain Danny McGrain collects the championship trophy as Roy Aitken looks on. Photo The Celtic Wiki

Danny McGrain signing copies of Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter. Photo: Celtic Star Books

Please note that stocks are now running very low indeed and the book will NOT be reprinted. Click on the image below to order. Please note that postage will only be charged on ONE book.

Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter. Out now on Celtic Star Books. Click on image above to order.