TOUR OF DUTY FOR HOPEFULS
Tommy Wright took the Celtic manager’s criticism that his players only turn up for the big games as a compliment after Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Parkhead.
But emailed: “Rodgers forgets his team beat £100million Zenit St Petersburg and failed to score against a struggling St Johnstone so Celtic also only raise their game for the big occasion.”
emailed: “Maybe Rodgers should be concentrating on the inefficiencies of his own team rather than slagging off the opposition. Could it be the slightest of blue spectres is on his horizon and nerves are getting to him and his team? Russia first then Aberdeen – a cold front could be moving in.”
said: “I see Rodgers is at it again, speaking about other teams. Well it does take the heat off his own players I suppose.
“He’s accusing St Johnstone of only turning up for the so-called big games but maybe he should take a look closer to home.”
said: “Rodgers said before Zenit Celtic couldn’t compete but his rival Premiership managers don’t say that before they play them – despite the financial disparity. They raised their game for the Russians yet he accuses St Johnstone of only turning up for big fixtures. Pots and kettles.”
said: “St Johnstone would have been fired up when they looked at the Celtic teamsheet and Rodgers is tinkering too much.
“I can understand the likes of Jozo Simunovic being left out because he must be drained after concentrating for a full 90 minutes against Zenit.
“But Moussa Dembele had his best game of the season and his problem this season is he hasn’t had a run of games due to injury.”
said: “Rodgers should have started with his strongest team then taken key players
‘Forget about Thursday night ... I pay a lot of money for a season ticket and I’m watching the third team. The fans were let down’
off once the game was won. Forget about Thursday night because that will take care of itself.
“I pay a lot of money for a season ticket and I’m watching the third team. The fans were let down.
“If Rangers beat Hearts on Saturday and we lose at Pittodrie then there is a title race on because we have to go to Ibrox.”
said: “How can Rodgers make seven changes then have a pop at St Johnstone for playing well?”
said: “Rodgers has settled for mediocrity this season. The performances, especially at home, have been woeful. If Ronny Deila was performing like this he would have been sacked.
“Hopefully Rodgers goes at the end of the season and we can bring Neil Lennon back in.”
said: “Rodgers said Callum McGregor understands Celtic because he came through the system and that’s why he was named captain. Well he obviously forgot to tell the rest during his talk in the huddle because the performance was pathetic. And he was just trying to deflect on to Wright with his postmatch comments about St Johnstone’s attitude.”
said: “Cracks are certainly appearing at Celtic. Next Sunday could see Aberdeen opening up the league if they can bounce back from their defeat at Hibs and win at Pittodrie.
“That would make it a nervy time for Celtic and who knows what might happen at Ibrox on March 11?”
said: “Rodgers’ decision to field a weakened side against St Johnstone and his inability to change tactics during stalemate performances are costing the club valuable points.
“If he continues to do this we will hand the league on a plate to Rangers who have improved considerably under Graeme Murty.”
said: “Rangers won easily at Hamilton but their overall display would’ve been punished by better opposition. They need more class in certain areas as Murty is no doubt aware.” CALL THE HOTLINE FROM 11 TILL 12 NOON on: 0141 309 3306 or email us: hotline@dailyrecord.co.uk