Celtic v Falkirk – Everything said at Brendan’s Media Conference

Q: Brendan, this is today’s silly question. There was a bit of furore on Gordon’s show, a number of people had phoned in anxious that you didn’t wear a tie at Pittodrie on Sunday. Was there any reason other than you chose not to wear a tie?

Brendan Rodgers:  “I know. It’s unbelievable. Someone has told me this here. I’m supposedly sending a message. It’s unbelievable. I’m basically like everyone else. See when it’s really hot, you either have to take off your jacket or your tie. And see when it’s really cold, you wear a jumper. So I remember last year I wore a jumper. People says, he’s sending a message. What message? It was bloody freezing. I was standing with a jumper on and a big coat and it was up to there and I’m fine.

And last week, there were two grounds that I’ve realised in my career that are absolutely boiling, right? If you get it at the at the time and the sun’s hitting your dugout. Pittodrie and Preston. I went there once before and I got absolutely roasted on the on the day and Pittodrie’s the same because the sun comes and it hits you. So I thought, well, I’ve either got to take off my jacket or take off my tie. So I took my tie off. I don’t know what message that is. I’m just warm. This is modern football, hey? So, I’m sorry if I’ve wasted people’s energy and time on being wrong, but I was just a wee bit hot and that’s why I was no tie.”

Q: Tie be back on tomorrow night then?

Brendan Rodgers:  “I’ll look at the temperature! It should be back on tomorrow. Yes, listen, I’ve always been the shirt and tie man. My father always brought me up, be respectful. When he sent me on trial to clubs when I was younger, 13, 14, he would send me away in a shirt and tie. From that, I’ve always represented him and respect level. So, it’s always shirt and tie where it can be.”

Q: Just going back to the logistics for Almaty. Last time, was it the Rolling Stones’ plane you got last time? Is it Madonna’s plane you got the last time? What’s the plan for this, this one?

Brendan Rodgers:  “Hopefully a plane that gives you the chance to relax and get rest and recovery. When you travel that far, you know, then again, there is a serious side to it. There’s preparation and not just for the game that you’re going to, but the game you’re coming back for. So you always want to ensure that you get the best possible plane that allows you to relax and recover and recover the best you possibly can. Whoever’s plane it is, I don’t really know, but as I said, the club will make the best efforts to get the best one.”

Q: Any injuries or knocks?

Brendan Rodgers:  “No, we’re in a good place. Players have been working well and yeah, looking forward to the game. So nothing injury-wise.”

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