The inside track on the football stories that matter
Brendan Rodgers has overseen his “best game as a Celtic manager” during their recent goalless draw against Atalanta on Wednesday , former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson praised the 51-year-old manager for how his team responded to Celtic’s previous Champions League thrashing.
The Hoops suffered a humiliating 7-1 loss against Borussia Dortmund during their previous match in the competition, which they were quick to put behind them. The Scottish giants picked up a point in midweek, leaving the club 20th in the table following the opening three matches. revealed that Celtic could bank around £48million if they are able to make it into the knockout rounds of the competition this season, adding extra incentive to the club.“It was arguably his best game as Celtic manager coming off the back of the thrashing that they had last time out in the Champions League,”“The next level for Brendan Rodgers is to take them to that knockout stage of the Champions League, at home at Celtic Park they’re a different proposition.
“That was a fantastic away performance and a really good result for Brendan Rodgers and Celtic and that gives them a platform to go forward on the Champions League and actually against Leipzig at home.“Grind out a result, get a point, and then try and get yourself through to the next phases.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Brendan Rodgers throws Luis Palma a Celtic lifelineThe Irishman says the Honduran has an 'energy' that can help the champions’ fight on all fronts
Read more »
Bruised Brendan Rodgers claims Celtic were 'spooked' by DortmundThe Irishman watched his side hammered on another chastening away night for the club in Europe
Read more »
Brendan Rodgers beams with pride at Celtic fighters in Atalanta drawThe Irishman was over the moon at the gutsy Hoops display as they picked up a point
Read more »
Brendan Rodgers 'pulling the wool' over Atalanta eyes at bullish Celtic presserThe boss has vowed to stick to his guns despite a hammering at the hands of Dortmund
Read more »
Predicted Celtic XI as ruthless Brendan Rodgers cuts 5 players for Ross CountyThe Parkhead boss has some big calls to make following the 7-1 mauling in Dortmund
Read more »
Brendan Rodgers beating Celtic to target ended up being £11.5m blessingRodgers once pipped Celtic to James Justin - but it worked out well for the Hoops in the end
Read more »