SETBACK COULD BE BLESSING IN DISGUISE

CALLUM MCGREGOR has told Celtic's critics to write them off at their peril.

- BY RYAN MCDONALD

The Hoops are licking their wounds after a shock 2-0 defeat at Dundee left them five points behind leaders Hearts ahead of Sunday's Tynecastle blockbuster.

Brendan Rodgers' misfiring side are also under pressure to revive their Europa League campaign when Sturm Graz come to Parkhead on Thursday.

Captain McGregor, left, knows just how fierce the backlash will be after their Dens Park debacle.

However, the 32-year-old midfielder insists the flak coming their way will be used as motivation.

"It has to be - it has been in the past," said McGregor.

"Any wee days like this that we've had have usually helped galvanise the group and make everybody fight a little bit more to show people. This is what it's like playing at Celtic. Everyone thinks it's great, you're winning trophies.