Adam Idah and James Forrest celebrates. Aberdeen 1-5 Celtic. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
Q: It seems to be a really good atmosphere around the club, not just at the moment, as the trophies are getting handed out, but I’d say across the season, from the fans to the players, there’s a real connection there. In terms of yourself, is this maybe the happiest you’ve been because of your two spells?
Brendan Rodgers: “There’s no doubt, it’s been the most satisfying. When I came back, it was always a privilege to manage the club. Then, going away, I realised partly what I missed when I was away. So, coming back, I was going to enjoy every single moment of it. Last season didn’t start so well, but then I tested it as a coach and a manager, especially when the pressure came on in the last period of the season. So, we came through that well and coped with that.
Nicolas Kuhn. Aberdeen 1-5 Celtic. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
“In this season, we’ve been so consistent. I’ve really enjoyed watching the team, seeing them every day. Like I said, some of the values here that we have within this club and seeing the humility and how hard the guys work, how much they want to win and also how they’ve got over setbacks this season. So, for me, it’s been a great season for us. The Champions League was a big one, and not for me. I think as a club, we wanted to… of course, as a coach, you want to work at the highest level, but we as a club, we wanted to be sure that we can be competitive at that level and I believe we did that.
Johnny Kenny celebrates. Aberdeen 1-5 Celtic. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
“So, you add that to what we’re doing domestically, then, naturally, it feels good. Now, we’re going to get to this part of the season. It’s always an exciting time, I know. The sun’s shining, these are real Celtic days, and that’s what we love.”
Q: Just to ask you a quick question, your message for fans, I think there was a bit of talk about post-match celebrations in the City Centre after the match tomorrow night. You want fans to celebrate, but celebrate safely. Do you have a message to your supporters?
Brendan Rodgers: .”No, exactly. Come to Celtic Park tomorrow, and have an amazing day. We’re going to try and finish off the league campaign in a really good way. Enjoy it. That’s why supporters work hard all year round to pay for their season tickets and come and watch their team and then celebrate, and as always, celebrate safely. I’m sure the Celtic supporters will do that.”
Scottish Premiership. Wednesday 14 May 2025. The Celtic support. Aberdeen 1-5 Celtic. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
Help raise funds for Celtic Youth Academy by playing the Celtic Pools Weekly Lottery and you could win up to £25,000. The lottery is £1 per week. Click on image above to join.
