Gary Caldwell insists he has no regrets about speaking publicly about his wages disagreement with Celtic.

Ahead of Celtic's recent Europa League match against Hapoel Tel-Aviv, the defender said he would leave the club if his contract demands were not met.

Speaking ahead of Scotland's trip to Japan, Caldwell said he was simply offering an open view on his situation.

"I'm an honest person and, if someone asks me a question, then I'll give an honest answer," he said.

Caldwell warned Celtic ahead of their Europa League Group C encounter with Hapoel in Israel that he was prepared to leave the club if he failed to agree a new contract.

I've tried to do a job over the past few years and I feel I've done a good job. Gary Caldwell

The 27-year-old Scotland international, whose deal runs out next summer, said Celtic were "kidding themselves on" if they felt his demands were too high.

As the former Hibernian defender prepared to fly out to Japan for Scotland's international friendly in Yokohama, he insisted that his demands were justified.

"If Celtic fans are unhappy with that then that's their opinion," said Caldwell.

"I've tried to do a job over the past few years and I feel I've done a good job."

Caldwell added there have been no further contract talks with Celtic.

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