Celtic can't become 'over-emotional' in derby - McGregor

Callum McGregor has warned against becoming "over-emotional" in Saturday's Old Firm derby with Rangers.

A win would all but seal the Premiership title for Celtic, who would go six points clear with superior goal difference and two games to play.

But the captain insists Brendan Rodgers' side can't get caught up in the occasion and must give the support cause to roar the team on.

“We have just got to stay calm and focus on doing our jobs," McGregor told Celtic TV. Sometimes you can get over-emotional.

"You understand what the game means in the context of the season but if we focus on performance and working as hard as we possibly can for each other and the supporters, then straight away the energy level goes up.

“I’ve touched on it a lot that the supporters are vitally important for us, and when the place is rocking, the football’s good.

“It’s about the players getting the crowd going, starting the game quick and bringing the support into the game.

“And if we do that, then we marry the two together and hopefully make it a difficult day for them.”