WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING

Brendan Rodgers is delighted for his fellow countryman as Celtic secure their ninth consecutive league title

- PAUL CUDDIHY

WHEN the news of Celtic’s confirmation as Scottish champions for the ninth consecutive season came through, Brendan Rodgers was on the training pitch at Leicester City working within the current English Premier League regulations regarding players’ training sessions.

The Irishman was delighted by the announcement and the ongoing success of the club, having part his part in this incredible run of league success the club is enjoying. And he paid tribute to his fellow countryman and successor as Celtic manager for delivering the latest title success to Paradise.

“I’m absolutely delighted for Neil,” said Brendan Rodgers in an interview with the Celtic View. “He’s done absolutely first-class since he’s gone back in. He knew what he was coming in to but he has still been able to add his own bit to it.

“Then, when the pressure was on this season after the Christmas period, the team have really put their foot to the floor, changed the structure of the team and you can just see the confidence they were playing with right up until the break.