Celtic Captain McGregor and Hero Iheanacho Drop Ice-Cold Response After Dramatic Fir Park Win
In one of the most thrilling matches of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season, Celtic produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Motherwell 3-2 at Fir Park on Wednesday night, keeping their title hopes alive in a fiercely competitive campaign.
The visitors fell behind early when Elliot Watt opened the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute. Celtic responded strongly, with Daizen Maeda levelling the score just before half-time in the 41st minute. Benjamin Nygren then fired the Hoops ahead with a sensational strike in the 58th minute. However, Motherwell refused to lie down, as Liam Gordon capitalised on a loose ball in the 85th minute to restore parity at 2-2.
With the clock ticking deep into stoppage time, VAR intervened dramatically after a handball appeal on a Motherwell player following a throw-in. The referee awarded Celtic a penalty with virtually the last kick of the game. Step forward Kelechi Iheanacho.The Nigerian striker showed ice-cool composure to convert the spot-kick in the 90+9th minute, securing a vital 3-2 victory for Brendan Rodgers’ (or Martin O’Neill’s, depending on the managerial context) side on the road.
Post-match, Sky Sports caught up with Celtic captain Callum McGregor and match-winner Kelechi Iheanacho. When asked what was going through his mind as he stepped up to take such a high-pressure penalty in the dying seconds, the pair delivered one of the most refreshingly raw, least media-trained responses seen in recent times.Eschewing the usual polished soundbites, their blunt and straightforward honesty instantly resonated with fans.
The no-nonsense reply quickly went viral, with supporters praising the duo for their authenticity and competitor’s mindset in a moment of extreme tension. This dramatic win keeps Celtic firmly in the title race as the season reaches its climax. Iheanacho’s late heroics and the leadership of McGregor once again underlined why they remain such key figures for the club.The result leaves Celtic chasing the leaders with everything still to play for. For the fans, though, the memory of that ice-cold penalty and the unfiltered post-match honesty may linger just as long as the three points.