“I’m surprised anyone actually thought he was a Celtic fan” – Debate rages as fans talk former Hoops gaffer
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I guess this is a topic that will never truly go away will now will it?
Every so often I see it pop up on social media and generally, I’ll just leave it alone but what interested he here was the wide ranging opinions on former Celtic gaffer Brendan Rodgers.
The Celtic fans are probably the best fans for having a sensible debate when it comes to former players or managers but Rodgers always seems to bring out the most ‘passionate’ side of us.
We all know why though. His claims of being a life long supporter of the club now fall on deaf ears because of how he left the club and his supposed actions whilst doing it.
Rumours that he tried to take the backroom staff were plentiful on social media which didn’t help his already tarnished popularity with the supporters but one thing that cannot be denied is that he brought class and professionalism to the club.
But what are the fans thoughts on him now?
This thread on twitter was an interesting read:
It wasn't that he left it was he left mid-season and dropped us init.
— St.Anthony (@Stephen4_2) May 24, 2022
Don’t understand why burns is revered so much within the support? Forrest has more titles/cups for instance. I missed most of his time playing to be fair, being born in 83. When managing his style was great to watch but only won 1 cup v airdrie and lost 1 to raith rovers on pens
— JamõnTheHoops (@HoopsJamon) May 24, 2022
Big Billy will always be the man for me – nobody could inspire like him
I was angry with BR at the time but Lawwell has to take responsibility in that also
But I know for sure if BR hadnt arrived in paradise the glory past 6 yrs woulda by passed us.
For that Im a forgiver 😊
— Kevin O`Neill (@K_ONE11) May 24, 2022
Couldn’t agree with this more, there was always a sense of gratefulness but never idolisation, Ange on the other hand had to start from me and most people being in the dark or sceptical about him and now I’d trust him with my life savings 😀
— ninesecondmaradona (@ninesecondmara1) May 24, 2022
I’m surprised anyone actually thought he was a Celtic fan.
— Michael (@Fabisiak73) May 24, 2022
Agree with that. The anger against Brendan has subsided and we know that Lawwell was interfering with player recruitment so I can understand why he got pissed off at Celtic. But there’s a way to leave and how he did it will always leave a sour taste.
— Bon Scott (@BonScott_1) May 24, 2022
For me the biggest variable between them which is in Martins favour is he turned the screw, set in motion the near two decades of dominance that has followed and for that we should always be thankful for him
— Kolo46 (@Kolo046) May 24, 2022
We can all change jobs. He did well. The Board weren’t backing him. Their bad decisions & ‘just do enough’ approach (at that time) was illustrated by the acquisition of Lennon and a list of poor signings. The right changes have been made at all levels! But Rodgers did well.
— James D Duffy (@JamesDDuffy1) May 24, 2022
He’s a great manager who gave us great times and has done a good job at Leicester. Absolutely no hard feelings from me.
— RJ67 (@RJ6719) May 24, 2022
All Rodgers had to do was face the fans first and give a truthful explanation of what was going on at Celtic and things might be different
— TimMaloy (@TimMaloy15) May 24, 2022
Said the other day how Martin O'Neill still excites the senses. However, when I hear Brendan Rodgers on TV I just feel indifferent towards him. To have walked out mid-season for EPL mid table mediocrity was unforgivable but any anger felt has now just passed into apathy. pic.twitter.com/Eu60HBUVa1
— St.Anthony (@Stephen4_2) May 24, 2022