After Celtic’s successful elimination of Hibs in the League Cup, Brendan Rodgers’ team was paired against Falkirk for the quarter-finals, with the tie set to take place at Celtic Park. The draw was particularly intriguing as it pitted the Scottish Premiership giants against the Championship side that had impressed by knocking out Hearts in the previous round.
In the aftermath of the draw, Rodgers had high praise for Falkirk’s manager, John McGlynn, whom he had worked alongside during his time at Celtic. Recalling their previous collaboration, Rodgers lauded McGlynn’s work ethic and described him as one of the nicest individuals he had ever encountered. The Celtic boss highlighted McGlynn’s success at Raith Rovers and Falkirk and acknowledged the challenge that lay ahead for his team in the upcoming clash.
On the other side, McGlynn, now steering the Falkirk ship, expressed his gratitude for Rodgers’ kind words. Reflecting on his time at Celtic as part of the recruitment team, McGlynn recalled the successful period during which the club achieved invincibility. Despite the daunting prospect of facing Celtic at their home ground, McGlynn looked forward to the reunion with Rodgers and the opportunity to showcase Falkirk’s capabilities in the League Cup quarter-final.
The eagerly anticipated fixture between Celtic and Falkirk is set to take place on the weekend of September 21st, promising an exciting clash between the two Scottish clubs. As Rodgers aims to clinch the League Cup after last season’s disappointment, securing victory over Falkirk would mark a significant step in the pursuit of a third treble during his tenure at Celtic.
