Brendan Rodgers, the esteemed manager of Celtic Football Club, made headlines recently as he addressed the incident involving the club’s kit man during their exhilarating Scottish Cup semi-final triumph over Aberdeen. As the tension mounted and the game entered extra-time, TV cameras captured Rodgers in a moment of intensity, energetically signaling for kitman Stevie Wright to step aside as he gathered his players for a crucial team talk on the pitch. It was revealed that at the time of the incident, Wright had been engrossed in a conversation with the talented midfielder, Paolo Bernardo, a situation that clearly ruffled the feathers of Rodgers, prompting him to swiftly intervene and direct his backroom staff member to vacate the area.
In a post-match press conference ahead of their upcoming clash against Dundee, Rodgers humorously downplayed the episode, jesting that “Stevie got a wee bit of a blast from me, didn’t he? Bless him.” With a twinkle in his eye, he further added, “He’s a good guy, Stevie. He’s Celtic daft… but you’ve got to know your place.” The manager’s playful banter shed light on the strong camaraderie and mutual respect within the Celtic team, even in moments of high pressure and heated exchanges.
Despite the momentary distraction, Celtic triumphed in a captivating match, emerging victorious in a penalty shootout following a thrilling 3-3 draw against Aberdeen. Now, with their sights set on the grand stage of the Scottish Cup final at Hampden against arch-rivals Rangers on May 25th, Rodgers and his Celtic squad are gearing up for a decisive showdown that promises to be filled with passion, drama, and the unyielding spirit that defines this iconic football rivalry.
