‘Baffling’, ‘Ridiculous’ – Some Celtic fans are blaming today’s loss on one man
Soccer Football - Scottish League Cup Final - Aberdeen v Celtic - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Britain - December 2, 2018 Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers reacts REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
Celtic have ended the Scottish Premiership weekend in third position after losing 2-0 to Hibernian at Easter Road on Sunday.
With Kilmarnock beating Dundee on Saturday and Rangers winning 1-0 against Hamilton at Ibrox this afternoon, the Hoops are again playing catch up with teams above them, but do have a games in hand over both sides.
The game against Hibs was a disaster from beginning to end, with Neil Lennon’s side taking the lead just seconds into the match, doubling their lead in the second half and restricting Celtic just just a chance or two across the 90 minutes.
Much of the blame has fallen on Brendan Rodgers’ shoulders for the performance, with many feeling he got his tactics and team selection all wrong.
The decision to play a back three raised eyebrows, as did continued faith being placed in winger Scott Sinclair, who was again poor.
The manager himself was willing to take responsibility for the performance, with many fans agreeing and taking to Twitter to share their frustrations with his day’s work…
Another thing, why did it take Rodgers an hour to play Sinclair & Forrest in their correct positions? Totally unnecessary for them to switch wings. Whole formation/tactics were baffling!
Level of effort was totally unacceptable!
— John Francis Cross (@CelticCross1980) December 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/Benkxvic/status/1074324847205994496
Far too many times Rodgers has been outclassed tactically in the league. Our wage, transfer budget etc. should mean we’re streets ahead before anything.
— P🇵🇸 (@BielsaBall) December 16, 2018
Bewildered by Rodgers admission he was to blame by getting the system wrong. So why didn't he change it at HT? 2nd goal a copy of the 1st courtesy of no left back. Sinclair & Edouard should have been off earlier. At least Johnston & Morgan added a wee spark. But used too late.
— Brian McNally (@McNallyMirror) December 16, 2018
Rodgers needs to take the brunt of the blame today. Ridiculous formation to start with never mind refuse to change with despite the score. Mikey Johnston just shown that he needs to start now
— Declan Diver (@Declan_Diver) December 16, 2018
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