CAPTAIN CALLUM'S CRY FOR 'HELP'

CALLUM McGREGOR warned that Celtic need new recruits to be competitive abroad.

- by SIMON CASS

The Scottish champions were consigned to the Europa League this season following a penalty shootout defeat by Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan on Tuesday night.

The Champions League playoff loss has intensified criticism of the club’s board and chief executive Michael Nicholson over their recent transfer activity.