Callum McGregor's dicings with Rangers players appear to become more common with every passing derby.
A couple of years ago the Celtic skipper appeared to tease Borna Barisic after the left-back opted not to take him on in a one-on-one near the dugouts at Parkhead.
During the last game at Ibrox, the Scotland midfielder was involved in a war of words with Todd Cantwell both during the game, and a full time, where tensions boiled over as the Rangers player pushed the 30-year-old.
Now, days after Saturday's 2-1 win for Celtic, it appears McGregor was at it again - although, it was missed by most at the time.
After a late challenge by Tom Larence early in the game, as if to set the tone in the midfield area, McGregor immediately got back to his feet and seemingly asked the former Manchester United youth product if he's the 'new hardman' in a Light Blues jersey.
And with the clip surfacing on social media side X, Hoops supporters are loving the exchange of words from their side's captain.
One fan wrote: "First I've seen this. Superb. Nothing will be as good as when he was calling Barisic a s***bag tho lol."
Another said: "I love CalMac so much man."
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A third added: "It was then we knew CalMac was about to get going. So thanks Mr Lawrence."
A fourth commented: "The Broonification of Callum."
With a slightly different viewpoint, a fifth rightly pointed out: "In fairness to Lawrence he took it in good nature."
Just one point is required from the final two Celtic fixtures of the league season for the Premiership title to be wrapped up.
First up is the difficult trip to Kilmarnock on Wednesday night. Derek McInnes' side has already confirmed their impressive fourth-placed finish this campaign.
The curtain will then come down on the league campaign next Saturday lunchtime when Celtic host St Mirren, before the Scottish Cup final 2024 on Saturday, May 25 against Rangers.
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