Rangers fans ruthlessly mock Callum McGregor after Dundee United vs Celtic pitch criticism: ‘Surprised he wasn’t crying’

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(Credit: Imago, Getty) Mon 23 March 2026 10:30, UK Rangers fans have been revelling in Celtic’s misfortune once again after they were beaten 2-0 away at Dundee United on Sunday. Celtic captain Callum McGregor took a swipe at the state of Dundee United’s pitch in his post-match interview, and perhaps unsurprisingly, Rangers fans wasted no time in ripping into the midfielder for his criticism.

VISIT THE RANGERS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Rangers fans point towards Callum McGregor ‘excuse’McGregor was substituted by Martin O’Neill shortly before the hour mark in Celtic’s defeat on Sunday, after the skipper had failed to make a telling impact on the game. Dundee UnitedStatsCeltic26%Possession74%1.51xG1.098Shots on Target31Big Chances224Touches in Opposition Box237Corners6The stats from Celtic’s defeat away at Dundee United.However, it was not a happy return for the veteran, and he was quick to point out the state of the pitch, which appeared dry in several areas, during his post-match interview.

Sure they had a pop previously about grass at tynie being too long 😂 pic.twitter.com/9LKFAIonx9— Der GM 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇩🇪 (@GM1872_) March 22, 2026 View Tweet “You see the conditions, the pitch is difficult, especially with the way that we want to play the game as well,” McGregor said.“You have to take that into consideration; we don’t want to make an excuse out of it, but it does play a part.”McGregor’s suggestion has prompted plenty of mocking jabs from the Rangers faithful, who have taken to X to lap up the reaction to their rivals’ defeat. “I don’t want to make an excuse” while he is mlaking excuses🤣🤣🤣🤣 hide and seek champion when Celtic drop points.— BadgerBlue🌐 (@BadgerB33) March 22, 2026 View Tweet Did both teams no play on the same pitch 🤷‍♂️— The Fyfie (@TheFyfie) March 22, 2026 View Tweet One supporter labelled the Scotland international as the “hide and seek champion when Celtic drop points,” while another pointed out that both teams played on the same pitch.Don’t want to make an excuse of it, but goes on to make an excuse of it 🤣🤣— Kazz263 (@karrawoo) March 22, 2026 View Tweet Blame the pitch, tell the truth you simply weren’t good enough today, make all the excuses you want, surprised McGregor wasn’t crying— James Johnston (@JamesJo79148458) March 22, 2026 View Tweet Several also felt that McGregor had intended to use the playing surface as an excuse, despite suggesting otherwise, while one supporter even added that they were “surprised he wasn’t crying” during the interview.@Jimbob21578: “They should take their own grass to away games.”@Joolsie2: “Embarrassing or what…”@JDTHEHITCHER: “Captain pointy returns and they are beaten.”Gers battling Celtic for Elijah JustFootball Insider revealed on Monday that Rangers and Celtic are ready to battle for Motherwell’s best players this summer, with Old Firm interest inevitable in several key members of Jens Berthel Askou’s squad.Elijah Just has recently emerged as a key transfer target for both sides of Glasgow, while Tawanda Maswanhise was another star who was linked with the duo back in January.