Brendan Rodgers Discussion Thread

Big * improvements needed, wether it's him or someone new. still a hard fkn watch.

 

Brendan Rodgers hailed his Celtic players to a man following a fiercely-contested derby that saw his players overcome their rivals 2-1 at Celtic Park.

Speaking in the immediate aftermath of the Scottish Premiership's flagship fixture, the manager described the victory as significant, and one that will be cherished by Celtic supporters worldwide.

The Irishman told Sky Sports: "It is a very significant win. We're nearly there now but not fully, but three points and another goal to the goal difference is really good. It's a fantastic win for us.

"I thought right up until the penalty we were very good. I thought from the start of the game, the energy, the football, the speed was outstanding. We get two goals in front, then switch off, we lose our concentration, and then they get back in.

"We got going again in the second half, and then we miss the penalty and it knocks the energy out of our game. We had other chances, we didn't take them, and then of course when it's 2-1 at the end of a game then there's always that bit of tension.


In-form midfielder Matt O'Riley missed a second-half penalty at Celtic Park, however put his side ahead after 35 minutes with a fine left-footed strike. John Lundstram forced the ball into his own net just two minutes later, with Cyriel Dessers pulling one back for Rangers ahead of half-time.

Lundstram was then shown a red card two minutes into first-half stoppage time, when referee Willie Collum relied on VAR to rescind an initial yellow in favour of a straight red, given Philippe Clement's men a mountain to climb in the second period.

It was Brendan Rodgers' side who triumphed in the end, though – something which the manager knows will have pleased Celtic supporters far and wide.

He added: "It's a brilliant day for Celtic supporters all around the world in bars and houses, they all understand Celtic and Rangers is all about winning, and the guys have won today and I'm really proud of them

 

In a vice.

Great credit for this seasons results against the Hun. Just one more to go.

 

We dominated that game they had 1 shot on target the whole game. If we take a few more of our chances it’s 5 -1 give him some credit he knows how to win the big games and it’s job done title in the bag.

 

That's a belter it has to be said.

 

Good. I hated how passive he was earlier in the season

 

Back the guy properly and we’ll dominate domestically and progress in Europe.

Same remit as the last time. Don’t make the same mistake again please.

Quality manager. His demeanour, man management and the way he’s conducted himself in the press in comparison to his opposite number in recent months is a huge contributor to us winning this title.

 

Not been his biggest fan, but he knows how to beat the huns. Back him and let's see what happens.

 

Was it Flaunders by any chance ?

 

What an interview that is. Great to hear.

 

basically 90% of the lads on here then

 

Tell you what, I'm really chuffed for him too...he's taking some amount of * this year.

From all angles.

 

What happened here didn't see it?

He has owned them with consummate ease last month or so with his words. Super confident. Relaxed. Experienced....and it's shown big time..

Has them on toast and badly rattled. That was obvious by that Belgian * every interview of late..

 

Iv been so bipolar on him all season but fair * he knows how to win these games even if its not as comfortable as we would like at times.

Win the cup final and we mite even sing his song again

Time to back him this summer bcoz we know he's more than capable of putting out an exciting, winning team