HIBEE DARREN ISN’T OVERAWED BY CELTS

HIBS Scottish Cup winner Darren McGregor i s not overawed by the prospect of arresting famous footballing records.

That is why the 32-yearold admits he is relishing the chance to end Celtic’s epic 67-game unbeaten run on Sunday.

McGregor has timed his return from knee i njury perfectly after ending a three-month lay-off i n Saturday’s victory at Partick Thistle ahead of a mouthwatering run of matches against Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen.

McGregor wrote himself into club’s folklore when he helped end the Leith outfit’s tortuous 114-year wait for Scottish Cup glory against Rangers in May last year.

Ten days before t hat historic day at Hampden was actually the last time Celtic lost a domestic game in a setback to St Johnstone, and McGregor is desperate to inflict a rare loss on the reigning Scottish champions on Sunday.

He said: “Some people say I have timed it perfect, that I am just back for the big games, but that’s what we all play football for — to judge yourself against the best, and Celtic are the measuring stick, unbeaten in 67 games.

“I t ’s s o m e feat and records are there to be beaten and I believe in the games we’ve played them this season we’ve given them a bit of bother.

“It’s a tremendous effort, not just in Scottish football, but the world over because you have to beat what’s in front of you.”