Callum McGregor leans on Celtic edge in Hearts lions' den as skipper unfazed amid ticket row

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Callum McGregor insists he’ll relish getting up close and personal with Hearts fans on the back of a ticket row which will make Celtic’s trip to Gorgie more hostile than ever.The Hoops have been handed only 576 tickets for the Tynecastle clash, down from 1,264 in recent seasons, and the skipper believes the reduction of fans in the away end can give the champions an edge against the Jambos.

As the furore over the lack of briefs for travelling supporters continues, McGregor is adamant they can use the partisan atmosphere to pile on three more Premiership points in the capital.He said: “Does fan hostility give you an edge? “I think so, yes.

The pitch is tight, you are right against the crowd but that is what you want. You want to be involved in games that mean things and it is certainly one on Sunday.

I enjoy playing at Tynecastle. It is a good atmosphere. It is always strong, they always start the games strong so we have to go there and stamp our authority on the game and I think whenever you do that it gives you a good chance in the game but yes, it is one of the grounds I enjoy playing at.”McGregor is convinced the impact of boss Brendan Rodgers is ready to deliver serious momentum after early season teething problems on the back of a squad of a side adjusting to the departure of the all-conquering Ange Postecoglou.He said: “There is always a little bit of change and difficulties when the group has been successful, and you are coming off the back of a really successful season.“The system was great and there’s an ‘if it’s not broke don’t fix it’ kind of situation.