Thieves plunder as wife and Lola, 6, hide in loo

from the property. A police spokesman said: “At around 1.55am on Wednesday, March 6, police received reports of a break-in at a property in Bearsden.

“No-one was injured. An investigation is under way and enquiries are ongoing.”

Neighbours said that it was a “massive police response” but the gang had already fled, taking medals and trophies. The raid comes after the Daily Star reported that a growing number of football stars are buying dogs to protect their homes.

Football players are targets for burglars who can strike when they are playing matches or at training.

We told how Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling spent £15,000 on a Rottweiler. And Manchester United defender Phil Jones bought a German Shepherd. The centre back said: “Having Buddy as part of the family provides my wife and I with that extra assurance.”

A number of other players have pooches to bolster their home security.

Rodgers has been under pressure from fans since leaving Celtic mid season. He came under

fire from supporters of his old club after being lured away by the former Premier League champions last month.

Banners held up at games said: “You traded immortality for mediocrity. Never a Celt. Always a Fraud.”

And fans sang: “I hope you die in your sleep Brendan Rodgers, from a bullet from the IRA.”