Talk of sacking Brendan Rodgers is premature

Talk of sacking Brendan Rodgers is premature

Although it is premature to discuss Brendan’s dismissal,

it becomes more likely if we lose the Glasgow Derby.

Brendan Rodgers must accept some of the responsibility for yesterday’s surprise,

just as he must accept some of the blame for Rugby Park’s loss last week.

But it would be absurd to even consider taking him out of his job.

In addition to playing a crucial two games over the Christmas break,

we also play a home game against the Rangers to close off the year.

It would be unwise to fire the manager at such a critical juncture.

Indeed, and quite rightfully so, concerns have been raised over his strategies and team choices,

but he has a right to lead this team.

He’s shown he can do it in the past, and I have no doubt he will do it again.

Though at first I opposed his reappointment,

I now fully support him,

just as I do with any other man who accepts the Celtic post.

It was a smart choice to select him,

as he was without a doubt the most experienced and competent applicant at the time.

Even though we didn’t play to our best potential,

he led us to the top of the table with a comfortable lead,

so it appeared that way after a difficult start.

But everything came apart at the seams,

and it appeared that we had pressed the self-destruct button.

Although Brendan and the players are the only ones to blame,

Rodgers is ultimately responsible, pun intended! He is aware of that.

Brendan has demonstrated his ability to handle pressure.

He has done it and been there.

Thus, he merits an opportunity to make amends.

The Celtic supporters did not specifically criticise him yesterday; instead,

they want him to make the kind of high-caliber,

experienced additions that he has been demanding in order to improve the playing field and provide the younger players the stability they need to contribute more than they are now doing.

Giving up on the manager won’t make our issues go away, but on December 30th,

things might turn out differently. It may be very tough if we lose badly in that game,

particularly if we don’t win against Livingston and/or Dundee. We can only pray that’s not the case.

I’m confident that Brendan can turn things around, but the idea of playing everyone in December should be shelved in favour of starting with the top eleven.

We need to be at our best because it appears like this will be a title fight that goes all the way to the final few games. After the break,

we should have a) many players gone from the team through loan moves or transfers, and b) the much-needed experienced and quality newcomers ready to contribute.

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