Brendan Rodgers Discussion Thread

If I were him, I wouldn't sign a thing until the transfer window closes. He'll know then whether he has taken us as far as he can or not.

He's repaid his debt to the fans with interest and rescued his legacy at the club. He can get more money in England and nothing he does domestically will make the slightest difference to his CV in England or Spain. Unless we back him to the point where he feels we can show further improvement in the CL, then there's nothing in it for him.

Needless to say, I want us to give him what he wants this summer.

 

I totally agree. Hopefully a good summer transfer window includes a contract extension for Rodgers to stay beyond next season.

 

I've really warmed to him throughout this tenure. There's been far more of a mutual feeling; I sense he's appreciated what he has here on a deeper level this time around. The way he's handled his return has been exemplary, all things considered. I have a wee feeling he'll be here beyond his three years.

 

I agree. No way he came back for money IMO. I just included that for completeness.

 

I think the thing that worries me is that I don't trust him with a rebuild (which is looking like we need one this summer)

His success here and his other clubs has largely been built on teams/players he's inherited. It usually starts to go downhill when those players leave. It happened at Leicester and Liverpool and his first spell here.

Not sure even sure having a director of football would work because I don't think he would want to work with one

 

Yeah a rebuild under Brendan frightens me I'm not gonna lie. I don't trust the board/recruitment either though, so * knows.

 

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/202...s-eyeing-more-irish-representation-at-celtic/


Brendan Rodgers says that Celtic are hoping to enhance their pathways for young Irish players.

The Bhoys' first-team squad currently features two Republic of Ireland internationals in Adam Idah and Liam Scales, plus rising star Johnny Kenny.

He also name-checked Northern Ireland underage prospect Francis Turley, who made his Scottish Premiership debut last August, as one to watch in the reserve team.

But with a friendly against Cork City on the horizon at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Rodgers insists that Celtic are conscious of deepening their historic ties across the Irish Sea.

"It's definitely an area that we want to be better in," he said. "Our market to bring in Irish players is still very important for us. So we're hoping that we can do that.

"We've got a couple of our younger players that have come through, but it's just going to take a wee bit of time. We’ve a boy, Francis Turley, from the North. He's had some appearances in and around the first team.

"What's very important is bringing Celtic to Ireland to keep that connection. When they're young, a lot of the players support Premier League teams, but Celtic is still a huge draw. Taking the team to America last year really proved that."

Rodgers hailed Idah, who had been the subject of criticism last month, for his on-field response. The 24-year-old Corkman has bagged six goals in six games since then. His manager is confident that Idah will add even more goals next season.

"He's a young player that’s got so much potential. He’s scored 20 goals in 22 starts. I think he’s had 51 appearances, so he's contributed a lot for us in every competition.

"Settling in can be a challenge at a club like Celtic, but he’s adapted really well.

"I believe that next season, he'll go on and be even stronger and even better. Obviously, he'll be with us now for pre-season, which he wasn't last season because he was still at Norwich.

"He's a good guy, he gives his all, and he'll kick on again next year, I'm sure.

"What we've tried to highlight with Adam is just that pressing aspect, because he can score goals and all different types of goals.

"How we play is very much a pressure game, an intense game, and that's something he's working very hard at physically.

"But when he's full of confidence, running hard, and working well, then all these things come naturally for him. And naturally, he's got lots of talent."



Kenny has also caught Rodgers’ eye since returning from two years on loan at Shamrock Rovers.

Having netted on his full debut last week in Aberdeen, Rodgers will decide this summer whether to seek another loan move for Kenny or retain him with the Celtic first team.

"We'll see what pre-season brings for him," said Rodgers. "We just have to assess everything and where he's at.

"He’s still a young player. He's 21. From where he'd come from, he's shown up very, very well.

"There's always the balance between being a part of the squad, or whether you think it's best for them to go out and play every single week."

Rodgers also praised 26-year-old centre-back Scales for regaining his place in the starting team.

"Liam’s a player that I trust. He'd obviously come out of the team earlier on in the season, but I put him back into the games that were really important for us, and he’s shown up so well. I'm delighted with how consistent his form is."

As for the Cork Super Cup match on 8 July, Rodgers is looking forward to his Páirc Uí Chaoimh trip.

"I haven't been to Cork, my first time there, so I’m looking forward to that," he said.

"I've seen the pictures and it's a wonderful stadium. Some of these grounds, the Gaelic football stadiums, American football stadiums, and baseball stadiums, they always bring big crowds, great atmosphere, and great occasions."

Before then, there’s the matter of a Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen on Saturday, which could provide Rodgers with his third Scottish treble.

"We’ve put in so much work over the course of the season, so much sacrifice, but it's always been our notion to win all three.

"We've done two. Now, we can get ready to have a good week’s training and get focused on that game

 

Would be delighted to see him sign a new deal and commit his future here.

On a rebuild, it’s definitely a slight worry but I hope to see us lose only 2/3 this window. The rebuild should be gradual.