Bren facing biggest challenge, but sure Celts will get better

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thriller. But the Northern Irishman reckons he's dealing with his biggest test across his two spells with the gaps in his squad and unrest in the stands.

Rodgers said: “Yes, it is. I think when I first came back it was a challenge. But, yes, having to work so hard to try to get balance, try to get speed, try to get everything into the team when there's certain characteristics that are missing from the squad.

“You need to win, you need to find a way to win. And I do believe that, as the season goes on, we will be better. But the speed in the team that we've had over the last few seasons, it's not quite the same.

“However, we have to find a way to get the win. And the players did that. Showing a big heart, a lot of spirit, great determination and a fight, which is what you need over the course of a long season.”