Johnston: I'd love Brendan to stay here

ALISTAIR JOHNSTON hopes boss Brendan Rodgers stays at Celtic “for the long term” as the club close in on another domestic treble.

- Ronnie Esplin

The Northern Irishman, who returned for a second spell at the Parkhead club in 2023, stressed at the weekend that he would “150 per cent” be staying at least until his contract ends next year.

Rodgers won his 10th trophy at Celtic when they beat Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup final in December and the Hoops will win the William Hill Premiership title for the 13th time in 14 years if they avoid defeat when they take on Dundee United at Tannadice in the first game after the split.

Firstly, though, they have to face bottom side St Johnstone in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday.