Captain praises Celtic’s young guns who scored against the Rangers

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·04 de novembro de 2025

Captain praises Celtic’s young guns who scored against the Rangers

Callum McGregor has heaped praise on Hampden heroes Callum Osmand and Johnny Kenny after their performances in Celtic’s 3-1 victory over theRangers on Sunday…

Callum Osmand leads the victory celebrations. Celtic v theRangers. Premier Sports Cup, semi final at Hampden. 2 November 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

McGregor netted the decisive goal over the weekend with a powerful strike from distance that beat theRangers goalkeeper Jack Butland.

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Johnny Kenny found the net in the first half with a bullet header, and 19 year-old forward Callum Osmand later wrapped up the win for Celtic during the second half of extra-time with his debut senior goal.

Johnny Kenny scores. Celtic v theRangers. Premier Sports Cup, semi final at Hampden. 2 November 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Martin O’Neill’s side have now booked their place in the Premier Sports League Cup final when they will face St Mirren at the national stadium next month.

Speaking in the mixed-zone post-match, McGregor said: “It’s always an opportunity for every player when they come in [Kenny and Osmand]. They’re working so hard to develop and get to the level of the first-team boys.”

“Johnny scored two during the week, and you just know, I’ve been around football a long time, I just knew he would have an impact today. He has taken himself to another level in terms of status now, scoring against Rangers, and he’ll be brimming with confidence.”

Sponsor’s Man of the Match Auston Trusty with Callum McGregor and Callum Osmand doing post match interview. Celtic v theRangers. Premier Sports Cup, semi final at Hampden. 2 November 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

McGregor added: “The same with young Ozzy, who’s worked so hard. There have been times when he’s been out of the squad, but he’s a player who trains so hard every day and has a nice finish as well.

“He’s just going to keep developing, and strikers with confidence can go and conquer the world,” the Celtic skipper continued. “I think it’s a big day. In a semi-final, if you win, you get a chance to go to the final. If you don’t, it probably just keeps more pressure on what’s been a challenging start to the season.”

Johnny Kenny celebrates. Celtic v theRangers. Premier Sports Cup, semi final at Hampden. 2 November 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

“The slate was cleaned. The performance on Wednesday night was excellent, and then to come and deliver on a big day today shows me how much talent and ambition is in that dressing room.”

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