Brendan’s brilliant man management clear to see…
Brendan Rodgers has been back in the building only matter of months but already he’s made his mark on the side and for the better. Any reservations about his appointment have evaporated as we’ve stormed to the top of the table after only eight games establishing a seven point lead in the process.
Wins at tough away venues like Pittodire, Livingston, Fir Park and Ibrox have left us sitting comfortably at the top for the league looking down on St Mirren and theRangers.
Despite a disappointing League cup exit and two Champions League defeats we can be happy with our season so far. That’s all down to the management of Brendan Rodgers. Particularly his man management.
The way he deals with his players is admirable. Liam Scales is probably the best example. Liam looked is if he was out the door at one point and is now looking like he’s a nailed on starter. Okay, some of that was down to injury problems, but he still had the hard work to do and he done it and more.
That is of course down to the player himself, but Brendan would have played a massive part in that. He’s made him believe in his own ability.
Then there’s Matt O’Riley. Brendan has rejuvenated him so much he’s currently the leagues top scorer. Kyogo has been asked to play a different role and he’s adapted brilliantly. He even notched his first goal in the Champions League group stage.
Daizen Maeda has also looked a different player and for the better. Brendan has worked his magic yet again and were now starting to see it happen with Reo Hatate who was back to his brilliant best at the weekend after speaking to the manager after the game against Lazio.
Brendan has clearly got a magic touch when it comes to improving players. These players enjoy playing under him. The fact that no fewer than seven first team players have signed new deals is a testament to that.
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Come and join The Celtic Star live at the Kerrydale Suite at Celtic Park during the International break…
John Hartson will be just one of many special guests at a huge and unique Celtic Star event to be held in the Kerrydale Suite at Celtic Park on Thursday, 19 October 2023. Tables for 10 at £180 or individual tickets priced just £20 for this special evening can be purchased now via Celtic Star Books.
Meanwhile here’s Matt Corr talking about his latest Celtic Star book on The Celtic Exchange Podcast…
Majic, Stan and the King of Japan is out in Friday 20 October and is available to order now HERE.
The Celtic Star presents a night with John Hartson and Stephen McManus at the Kerrydale on Thursday 19 October…
Join The Celtic Star at the Kerrydale on Thursday 19 October when we celebrate the launch of Matt Corr’s new book Majic, Stan and the King of Japan which tells the story of Gordon Strachan’s first season as Celtic manager. We’ll have the trophies that the Celtic team won that season plus well delighted welcome our special guests John Hartson and Stephen McManus, both stars of that Celtic team.
And we have other guests to be announced later this week plus there’s live music from the wonderful Boolavogue. Tickets are selling fast for what is sure to be a wonderful night of Celtic conversation and music and you can order below…
