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‘Excellent’ Kyogo Furuhashi earns praise of Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers

Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 by PA3 hits

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed the “excellent” Kyogo Furuhashi after the recalled striker scored and provided an assist in a 3-1 win over St Johnstone.The Japanese forward also had two goals disallowed for offside as Celtic moved back to the top of the cinch Premiership, at least until Rangers face Dundee at Dens Park on Sunday.Furuhashi has been unable to replicate the prolif...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers understands Celtic’s disjointed display in Livingston victory

Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by PA2 hits

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers understood why his side did not reach their peak in a tricky Scottish Gas Scottish Cup tie against Livingston after Cameron Carter-Vickers joined Callum McGregor on the sidelines on the eve of the game.Celtic reached the semi-finals but it was more nervy than the 4-2 scoreline suggested with Livingston twice equalising through Daniel MacKay and Tete Yengi before Da...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers hits out at ‘really poor officiating’ after Celtic defeat

Posted Sunday, March 03, 2024 by PA11 hits

Brendan Rodgers claimed 10-man Celtic’s 2-0 defeat at Hearts was “decided by the officials” as he lamented an early red card for Yang Hyun-jun and the award of the penalty that allowed the hosts to take the lead.The Hoops arrived at Tynecastle knowing a victory would have taken them back to the top of the cinch Premiership after title rivals Rangers suffered a shock home loss t...Full Story »

Celtic’s seven-goal rout had Brendan Rodgers reminiscing about the old times

Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA6 hits

Brendan Rodgers was transported back to his first spell in charge of Celtic as his side struck six first-half goals against Dundee.Celtic have lost top spot in the cinch Premiership since the winter break, drawing twice and winning narrowly in their other three league games.But they rediscovered their groove with their biggest victory of the season as they thrashed Tony Docherty’s side 7-1...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers praises Celtic for ‘magnificent’ performance under pressure

Posted Monday, February 26, 2024 by PA7 hits

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised his side for dealing with the pressure after coming from behind to snatch a last-gasp win over Motherwell.Motherwell deservedly led at half-time through Blair Spittal’s impressive goal but substitute Adam Idah quickly headed Celtic level after the break.Celtic forced Motherwell back in the final quarter of the game and the pressure told four minutes i...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers tells Celtic ‘it is about mentality’ after slip-up in title race

Posted Sunday, February 18, 2024 by PA7 hits

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers called on his players to improve their mentality after Kilmarnock’s late equaliser handed Rangers the initiative in the Premiership title race.Rodgers thought they had got away with a poor performance as Celtic led through Kyogo Furuhashi’s 32nd-minute header when the clock struck 90 minutes.But Killie had created several chances and caused problems for...Full Story »

We will have our day – Brendan Rodgers hits out at Celtic critics after cup win

Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by PA16 hits

Brendan Rodgers railed against the negative narrative around Celtic and him after reaching the quarter-finals of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup with a 2-0 win over St Mirren.Despite sitting three points clear of Old Firm rivals Rangers at the top of the cinch Premiership, the Parkhead boss has come under fire for the Hoops’ style of play this season and also for his recruitment.The holders ...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers hails Celtic’s ‘immense heart’ in victory at Hibernian

Posted Thursday, February 08, 2024 by PA17 hits

Brendan Rodgers hailed the “heart and soul” of his Celtic side after a last-gasp triumph at Hibernian restored their three-point lead over Rangers in the cinch Premiership.Adam Idah scored penalties at either end of his first Celtic start to seal a 2-1 win and Rodgers’ first victory at Easter Road on his fifth visit.Hibs had the better chances after Dylan Levitt’s equalis...Full Story »

Rodgers: Fans can protest but we must concentrate on football

Posted Sunday, February 04, 2024 by PA16 hits

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers called on his players to focus on the football and ease the dissent among fans with results after a 1-1 draw at Aberdeen exacerbated the concerns of the Hoops support.Celtic ran out to chants of “sack the board” from the visiting fans and a banner reading “Celtic board, on your heads be it”.Supporters were unhappy with a transfer window that...Full Story »

Celtic need to fix ‘difficult’ Celtic Park surface – Brendan Rodgers

Posted Sunday, January 28, 2024 by PA8 hits

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admitted they need to sort out their pitch and their penalties following a narrow victory over Ross County.Rodgers claimed the Celtic Park surface was more like a field than a pitch after his side laboured at times towards a 1-0 win which restored their five-point lead over Rangers in the cinch Premiership.Alistair Johnston’s deflected first-minute strike loo...Full Story »

Rocco Vata has to earn his chance at Celtic – Brendan Rodgers

Posted Monday, January 22, 2024 by PA18 hits

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers told Rocco Vata he had to continue earning the right to play after the 18-year-old netted his first goal in a 5-0 Scottish Gas Scottish Cup victory over Buckie Thistle.The winger has been linked with clubs such as Sampdoria, Bologna and Como and his contract expires in the summer, but he was handed his first appearance of the season and tapped home from close range...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers impressed with Celtic during win over St Mirren

Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2024 by PA19 hits

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised his players’ mentality after they followed up their derby triumph with a dominant 3-0 win over St Mirren.The cinch Premiership leaders maintained the eight-point advantage they opened up with Saturday’s victory over Rangers, thanks to a flying start which saw Daizen Maeda net inside 60 seconds and Matt O’Riley slot home his 10th goal of th...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers happy to keep up Old Firm record against new-look Rangers

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2023 by PA12 hits

Brendan Rodgers outlined his impressive Old Firm credentials after Celtic handed Philippe Clement his first defeat as Rangers boss with a 2-1 win at Parkhead.The Belgian was unbeaten in 16 games since taking over from Michael Beale in October, which offered encouragement travelling to the east end of Glasgow – albeit with no away fans in the stadium due to a ticket dispute between the two ...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers happy as Kyogo Furuhashi gets back on target

Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA8 hits

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised Kyogo Furuhashi for his persistence as the Japan striker ended a seven-game goal drought to send the champions on their way to a 2-0 win over Livingston.Furuhashi got on the end of Luis Palma’s curling effort to net the opener from close range 25 seconds into the second half, before defender Liam Scales headed home the Honduran winger’s corner f...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers offers an apology as Celtic lose at home to Hearts

Posted Sunday, December 17, 2023 by PA7 hits

Brendan Rodgers felt compelled to apologise to the Celtic fans for the first time after a performance as he admitted his side lacked desire in a 2-0 home defeat by Hearts.A free header from Lawrence Shankland and Stephen Kingsley’s 25-yard free-kick put Hearts two ahead inside 30 minutes and there was little sign of a Celtic comeback as they fell to consecutive league defeats for the first...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers elated after Celtic end long wait for Champions League win

Posted Thursday, December 14, 2023 by PA10 hits

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted to see his players break through a Champions League barrier with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Feyenoord at Parkhead.Substitute Gustaf Lagerbielke headed home in stoppage time to seal Celtic’s first victory in 16 Champions League group games, stretching back to Rodgers’ first spell in charge, and their first at home for a decade.Celtic were...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers: Celtic too negative in their passing during loss at Kilmarnock

Posted Sunday, December 10, 2023 by PA15 hits

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admitted his side were too negative in their passing in the second half at Rugby Park after Kilmarnock came from behind to win 2-1.Matt O’Riley netted from close range to earn Celtic a deserved half-time lead but Killie had missed two excellent chances and they created plenty more opportunities after the interval.They were eventually rewarded when Nat Phillip...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers delighted as Oh Hyeon-gyu seizes Celtic chance

Posted Thursday, December 07, 2023 by PA11 hits

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised Oh Hyeon-gyu for seizing his chance after the South Korea striker hit a double in a 4-1 win over Hibernian.Oh got the final touch as Celtic opened the scoring from a fifth-minute set-piece and he ran on to Callum McGregor’s ball down the channel, brushed off Will Fish and slotted home in the 55th minute, shortly before making way for Kyogo Furuhashi.I...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers ‘still angry’ at Celtic’s ‘soft’ first-half show at St Johnstone

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA12 hits

Brendan Rodgers claimed he had never been angrier as a manager after watching Celtic’s “soft” first-half performance in a 3-1 cinch Premiership comeback win over St Johnstone.Celtic trailed at half-time after conceding from an inswinging corner for the second weekend running. Diallang Jaiyesimi got the final touch as the champions struggled to deal with Graham Carey’s del...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers bemoans Celtic’s lack of quality as they exit European stage

Posted Wednesday, November 29, 2023 by PA12 hits

Brendan Rodgers bemoaned a lack of quality after Celtic’s interest in Europe ended with a 2-0 defeat in the Champions League by Lazio in Rome.The Hoops went into the make-or-break game with one point from four Group E matches but were undone with two late goals from the home side’s classy substitute Ciro Immobile.Celtic were awarded a penalty in added time for a push on substitu...Full Story »

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