Brendan Rodgers was clearly delighted with his side’s 4-0 victory over DC United – a reverse of the scoreline from the last time the tow clubs met in the American capital when Gordon Strachan was the Celtic manager.
Here’s Brendan speaking to Gerry McCulloch from Celtic TV, talking about the brilliant Celtic support at the match, having no excuses about the state of the pitch, the intensity of the performance, the hard work that had been down throughout the week in the heat and the impact that his first
Brendan confirmed that new signing was at the game and will have now seen for himself the size of his new club as the Celtic fans filled the stadium after greeting the players outside of the team’s hotel. Even as the players went through their post -match routines on the pitch, the Celtic support was still in the stadium cheering them on.
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Here’s what Brendan had to say about the Denmark international goalkeeper’s arrival in the USA to join up with his new teammates at Celtic.
“Celtic is a massive club but it’s small as a family inside it and he’ll find that the Celtic family is like no other. He sees the hallmarks of a big club. He was brought up with his father at a huge club so the support outside of the hotel, all these symbols, a notion of a big club. Celtic supporters are everywhere and he’ll feel that during his time here. I know he’s really excited and I am excited for him also,” Brendan said.
Here are Brendan’s Post-Match comments ON THE MATCH…
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Comments from Celtic and DC United supporters…
“I was there. Finally got to see my favorite club play in person. Please come back to the states next year.”
“What an amazing game it was a blessing watching you at this game, the crowd was outstanding.”
“Me and my brother were there to see the match between two of our favorite clubs against each other. I really so high for O’Riley goals. Been the standout player. Really will miss Birnbaum. Been a pleasure watching him on the field for 10 years.”
“It was a great game to watch from the stands, great game Celtic.”
“What a game! Let’s go Celtic!”
“Nice workout for the Bhoys with Kuhn catching the eye in particular.”
“Top pressing lads.”
“I thought it was gonna be a close game? Celtic destroyed DC!! Looking forward to seeing if Man City and Chelsea can do something against Celtic, If Brendan gives the kids a chance in those games it should be close…”
