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Brendan Rodgers; "I was born into Celtic"
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Yes, do elaborate. Is this a euphemism? This is how feels to be Celtic ....
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1 Nov 2017, 05:12 PM
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Yes, do elaborate. Is this a euphemism?
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Quoting limited to 3 levels deep even stretched his fingers at the start
Yes, do elaborate. Is this a euphemism?
I'm guessing he means he done a 10 in a row sign. That was it as he walked onto the stage to the singing.
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IT isn’t just idle conjecture when Brendan Rodgers claims Celtic earned new-found respect against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night. The Parkhead manager can say it with some certainty because he heard it first-hand. Arjen Robben, with whom he retains a close relationship from their days at Chelsea and Spanish playmaker Thiago Alcantra were among those who complimented the Parkhead manager about the standard of his side’s play after the final whistle. “What they earned against Bayern was a lot of respect from Bayern Munich,” said Rodgers. “That was what Arjen was saying on the side of the field and young Thiago afterwards. They complimented the level of the performance and the fact it was the best atmosphere they had been in. “They were outstanding - that’s what they were saying.,” he added. “So it’s a nice little pat on the back for them. We are disappointed to lose the game of course, especially after working so hard to come back and get the equaliser. But Bayern knew they were in a game and it was a great credit to our players and the supporters, because it was an amazing atmosphere.” At some points during this campaign, Rodgers’ insistence that Celtic’s liberal sprinkling of academy products, the best domestic players available and a couple of bargain continental transfers, could play their usual attacking brand of football and still live against Europe’s elite clubs has appeared naïve, but no-one was ridiculing that suggestion on Tuesday night. Okay, so Celtic still lost the match and must settle for a Europa League spot at best, but even Uefa’s statistics computer struggled to separate these two sides. Possession was eventually rounded to 51%: 49% in the Bavarian giants‘ favour, with Celtic completing a creditable 517 passes to Bayern’s 590 on the night. The Parkhead side were hardly found wanting in terms of fitness, covering almost a kilometre more. They won five corners to Munich’s four; fired in eleven total shots to Munich’s nine, four of each of which were on target. The evidence was there in front of his eyes. So don’t tell Rodgers that young Scottish players like Kieran Tierney, Callum McGregor, James Forrest and Stuart Armstrong aren’t developing their games at this level. “It’s a process - you can’t just click your fingers and make it happen,” the Celtic manager said. “So for our players to come and play with that quality in that atmosphere makes me very proud. They held it, stayed composed against Robben etc. They showed the confidence they have. “In the last two groups of the Champions League we have arguably played against four of the top six teams in the world,” he added. “A year on, you see the progress of the likes of those boys. Just a confidence to play and understand the game tactically. We see it as a process and we want to get better and better.” No better illustration was there on the night than the goal which finally unlocked Bayern Munich’s defence - something which should have happened far earlier were it not for some nerves in front of goal. “The goal is top, top quality,” said Rodgers. “And it was two Scottish boys involved in it - a brilliant piece of skill by James [Forrest]and then the run and finish from Callum is sensational. All those boys, the Scottish boys, can be very proud. They are playing in a way that allows them to develop and showcase what top talents they can be. The more experience they get at this level the better it bodes for Celtic and Scotland.” Now, armed with the knowledge of how to succeed in the Champions League, he expects even more in the way of development. “It’s very easy to be pragmatic and sit in, but it gives you pride when you see players play like that. And when they do play like that they are only going to get better and gain more confidence from it. They can then go on and see what they can achieve.” Last night against Bayern wasn’t his side’s only encouraging moment in Europe. There were those two draws against Manchester City, and a further point in Moenchengladbach. But it was perhaps the most timely, and complete performance of the bunch. “PSG at home was disappointing, but then you see them beating Anderlecht 5-0 and beat Bayern 3-0,” said Rodgers. “We have to be realistic about the competition we face. But that Bayern performance shows we are moving in the right direction. If we can close this competition out and over the last couple of games get into Europe, then it’s a great sign for us. “The vision is simple. Win titles, as many as possible. Cups, leagues. Play an attacking and aggressive style of football to win and with a number of players from the Academy base. It’s always been the vision and the vision we are rolling out into the reality. The club and the players are getting their rewards, but we have to keep developing. That’s the key message.” http://www.heraldscotland.com/Rodgers__Arjen_Robben_and_Thiago
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BRENDAN Rodgers said that Celtic’s continental ambition is to win the Europa League - but first they have to get in it. With two matches remaining in Group B, Anderlecht could still pip the Parkhead side for third spot, although the Belgians are three points back in the table and must visit Glasgow in the group's final matchday . “We want to win,” said Rodgers. “That’s what we want to do in the competition. There are a few more games to go beforehand, but against Anderlecht at home, we want to be finishing up in Europe after Christmas. If we do that, it’s a great symbol of the work the players are putting in. It’s a good marker for us going forward. "PSG at home was disappointing, but then you see them beating Anderlecht 5-0 and beat Bayern 3-0,” said Rodgers. “We have to be realistic about the competition we face. But that Bayern performance shows we are moving in the right direction. If we can close this competition out over the last couple of games to get into Europe beyond Christmas, then it’s a great sign for us." There were no points for him and his team on Tuesday night against Bayern Munich, but it wasn’t just idle conjecture when the Northern Irishman claimed Celtic earned new-found respect against the Bavarian giants on Tuesday night. The Parkhead manager can say it with some certainty because he heard it first-hand. Arjen Robben, with whom he retains a close relationship from their days at Chelsea and Spanish playmaker Thiago Alcantra were among those who complimented the Parkhead manager about the standard of his side’s play after the final whistle. “What they earned against Bayern was a lot of respect from Bayern Munich,” said Rodgers. “That was what Arjen was saying on the side of the field and young Thiago afterwards. They complimented the level of the performance and the fact it was the best atmosphere they had been in. “They were outstanding - that’s what they were saying.,” he added. “So it’s a nice little pat on the back for them. We are disappointed to lose the game of course, especially after working so hard to come back and get the equaliser. But Bayern knew they were in a game and it was a great credit to our players and the supporters, because it was an amazing atmosphere.” At some points during this campaign, Rodgers’ insistence that Celtic’s liberal sprinkling of academy products, the best domestic players available and a couple of bargain continental transfers, could play their usual attacking brand of football and still live against Europe’s elite clubs has appeared naïve, but no-one was ridiculing that suggestion on Tuesday night. The evidence was there in front of his eyes. Possession was eventually rounded to 51%: 49% in the Bavarian giants‘ favour, with Celtic completing a creditable 517 passes to Bayern’s 590 on the night. The Parkhead side were hardly found wanting in terms of fitness, covering almost a kilometre more. They won five corners to Munich’s four; fired in eleven total shots to Munich’s nine, four of each of which were on target. So don’t tell Rodgers that young Scottish players like Kieran Tierney, Callum McGregor, James Forrest and Stuart Armstrong aren’t developing their games at this level. “It’s a process - you can’t just click your fingers and make it happen,” the Celtic manager said. “So for our players to come and play with that quality in that atmosphere makes me very proud. They held it, stayed composed against Robben etc. They showed the confidence they have. “In the last two groups of the Champions League we have arguably played against four of the top six teams in the world,” he added. “A year on, you see the progress of the likes of those boys. Just a confidence to play and understand the game tactically. We see it as a process and we want to get better and better.” No better illustration was there on the night than the goal which finally unlocked Bayern Munich’s defence - something which should have happened far earlier were it not for some nerves in front of goal. “The goal is top, top quality,” said Rodgers. “And it was two Scottish boys involved in it - a brilliant piece of skill by James [Forrest]and then the run and finish from Callum is sensational. All those boys, the Scottish boys, can be very proud. They are playing in a way that allows them to develop and showcase what top talents they can be. The more experience they get at this level the better it bodes for Celtic and Scotland.” Now, armed with the knowledge of how to succeed in the Champions League, he expects even more in the way of development. “It’s very easy to be pragmatic and sit in, but it gives you pride when you see players play like that," he said. "And when they do play like that they are only going to get better and gain more confidence from it. They can then go on and see what they can achieve. “The vision is simple. Win titles, as many as possible. Cups, leagues. Play an attacking and aggressive style of football to win and with a number of players from the Academy base. It’s always been the vision and the vision we are rolling out into the reality. The club and the players are getting their rewards, but we have to keep developing. That’s the key message.” http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/15634363
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BRENDAN RODGERS has urged Euro fall guy Dedryck Boyata to commit his long-term future to Celtic. Stopper Boyata gifted Bayern Munich their first goal in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat. Boyata’s current deal runs out in the summer of 2019, but boss Rodgers revealed formal talks have started on a new deal. He said: “Dedryck would go into his final year next summer, but I’d love him to stay. His representatives have spoken to Peter Lawwell and I’ve also spoken to Dedryck. “He understands what I think, but you always have to respect the player. We will chat again. “Since Dedryck came into the side last season, he’s been brilliant for me. “He is a player I rate highly and like all of the boys, he is seeing a really exciting period at Celtic. They want to be in this cycle and lots of them have signed up to be part of it. “There is nothing yet on Dedryck’s contract, but I’d like him to extend it, very much so.” Rodgers, in Belfast for the launch of his autobiography, confirmed Patrick Roberts’ Champions League campaign could be OVER. Winger Roberts is facing up to six weeks out with a hamstring injury, making him a doubt for the Anderlecht clash on December 5. Rodgers added: “There is no exact time frame on Patrick’s injury, but it’s usually four to six weeks. We will see how he recovers.” Rodgers is adamant Boyata’s blunder against Bayern will make him a better player. Boyata, 26, let a long ball go over his head, with Kingsley Coman running through to score. Asked if Boyata will learn from the mistake, Rodgers said: “Yes. If you hesitate at this level you get punished, simple as that. “With Coman, if there’s a faster player out there I’ve yet to see him. “He makes these runs across the line and if you are indecisive you get punished. But again, Dedryck will learn.” Bayern stars Thiago and Arjen Robben heaped praise on Celtic after the game, with Rodgers insisting: “What we earned was a lot of respect from Bayern Munich. “That was what Robben was saying on the side of the field, Thiago also. “They talked about the level of the performance, and the fact it was the best atmosphere they had been in. “So for our players to come in and play with that quality in that atmosphere makes me very proud.” Rodgers insists the way Celts performed proved his philosophy works at the highest level. He added: “I knew I would be tested at Celtic because you have to win every game. “There is no other club in Britain that has that. I could be at Liverpool and if I draw away from home it is a good result. “It is different at Celtic because of the expectation and demands. “On Tuesday night there were 60,000 in the ground and we were going toe-to-toe with one of the top six sides in world football. “There are not many places in world football where I would get the opportunity to do that. “Celtic won’t win the Champions League, but can we produce players who have the confidence to play at that level? That is very important.” https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/brendan-rodgers
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IN the mould of Tommy Burns and Peter Grant. Kieran Tierney isn’t going to get much better than that from Brendan Rodgers. Certainly not when the Celtic manager is talking about the pride the 20-year-old has every time he plays for the club. KT signed a new six-year contract this week then went out to face Bayern Munich and deliver a performance which underlined why Rodgers rates him so highly. But it’s his passion for the shirt that the Parkhead boss loves most of all. Rodgers said: “It helps that Kieran wants to be here and he knows he is developing. “He knows he’s in a place and an environment where he’s improving. “You saw against Bayern how he’s improving with how he’s being asked to play in Europe. “If he ever goes in the future, he knows when he leaves here, he’s playing the game tactically and technically at the top level. “But at this moment, he’s 20, he’s loving his development here and he’s Celtic-daft. You can see it in him. “The last ones you’ve seen like that are the likes of Tommy Burns or Peter Grant. He’s so passionate about it. “But the most important thing is that he and his family see the development and he’s still in that cycle of learning. “He’s developing at the moment into a brilliant player.” It’s hard to imagine Tierney playing hardball in contract talks with Celtic, but Rodgers laughed and joked: “Oh no, he’s tight as a dead heat! “No, seriously, he’s a great kid. The contract is a sign and a symbol of the improvement he has made in a year. “He signed a contract when I first came in, a new deal. “Then over the course of a year, we feel there has been a big improvement in him, so you want to reward that. “He had three and a half years left anyway, so it’s an extension of two and a half to take him through to that length of time. “It’s just recognition of how well he’s progressed and puts him on a level of salary where he feels he is working well and getting the rewards for it. “That’s important. I said when I came in I like to reward players who are doing well and he really deserves it. “He was up against Arjen Robben and I thought he was outstanding. He is a really special player. “For 20 years of age, to play with that composure is great. “I’ve worked with Danny Rose and Ryan Bertrand and Kieran is up with those boys. “He’s still very young, still has bits of improvement to make, but his quality, his will, determination and focus for a young player is outstanding. “But he loves playing at Celtic. On nights like Tuesday night you can see why he wanted to sign here. “He’s a special talent, but a boy that’s very focused on improving.” Rodgers also points to the fact that Callum McGregor scored against Bayern from a James Forrest pass — two Scots mixing it with the best. He added: “Absolutely. The pride that they take and the composure, you are playing against Bayern Munich. “In the last two groups of the Champions League we have arguably played against four of the top six teams in the world. A year on you see the progress of the likes of those boys. “There’s just a confidence to go and play and understand the game tactically. “The goal is top, top quality and it was two Scottish boys involved in it — a brilliant piece of skill by James and then the run and finish from Callum is sensational. “All those boys, the Scottish boys, can be very proud. “They are playing in a way that allows them to develop and showcase what top talents they can be. “The more experience they get at this level, the better it bodes for Celtic and for Scotland.” Arguably Rodgers’ biggest success at Celtic has been the improvement he’s brought from players who were stalling under Ronny Deila. He said: “Obviously you knew them before I did, but look at the Aberdeen game, there was only one player in the team that wasn’t here before I arrived, Moussa Dembele. Everyone else had been here before. “I just tried to give them the idea of playing the game at the very highest level. “The courage they showed against Bayern Munich, they tried to do that. “It’s easy to be pragmatic and sit in, but it gives you pride when you see players play like that. And when they do play like that, they are only going to get better and gain more confidence from it. “They can then go on and see what they can achieve. They showed the confidence they have. “It’s a process. You can’t just click your fingers and make it happen.” Celtic are now aiming for the Europa League, but Rodgers has seen gradual progress in Europe since he’s arrived. He added: “I’ve had lots of encouraging moments. “You think of Manchester City home and away, Moenchengladbach in Germany last season, the level of game we were playing going away in the qualification phases. “PSG at home was disappointing, but then you see them beating Anderlecht 5-0 and Bayern 3-0. “We have to be realistic about the competition we face, but that Bayern performance shows that we are moving in the right direction, towards where I want us to be. “If we can stay in Europe, it’s a great sign for us. “That’s what we want to do. There are a few more games to go beforehand, but against Anderlecht at home, we want to be finishing up in Europe after Christmas. “If we do that, it’s a great symbol of the work the players are putting into it. “The vision is simple — win titles, as many as possible, cups, play an attacking and aggressive style of football to win and with a number of players from the Academy. “It has always been the vision and the vision we are rolling out into the reality. “The club and the players are getting their rewards, but we have to keep developing.” https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/tierney-celtic-daft
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BRENDAN RODGERS has vowed Celtic won’t stand still as he eyes January signings. Celtic could go a record-breaking 63 domestic games unbeaten if they get a result at St Johnstone on Saturday. But Rodgers plans to make his squad stronger and SunSport understands a top-class stopper is his No1 priority. Rodgers said: “I will look to go into the market in January. When you are winning and strong, that’s when you have to strengthen. “It’s inverted in Scotland, arguably the most important window here is January. “There are one or two areas we want to strengthen, but it’s always about availability and affordability. “We know what we want and there is a process ongoing to hopefully get the right players in. “You need to have a different personality to play with Celtic because of the demands. “You need to be able to cope with the pressures of being at a big club. “We have seen it before when some players find the jersey too heavy at a big club like this. “If we are bringing the player in January, he has six months to settle and adapt. “Most of the players had ten days off last year. The most was three weeks. We are back on the 19th June this year for the qualifiers in July. “It’s difficult to get players in during the summer and then put them into the most important games of the season.” Celtic hope to be involved in the Europa League after Christmas and will be if they get a result against Anderlecht. But Rodgers insists that WON’T have any impact on his transfer business. He added: “If we are in the Europa League doesn’t make a difference in terms of players coming in. We need to strengthen.” Rodgers believes Celtic would be competitive in the Europa League, but reacted cautiously to Arjen Robben’s claim they could make the final. Rodgers said: “We will gain confidence from the last few seasons but it’s still very difficult. “You just need to look at the level of the teams in the tournament.” https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/rodgers-january-plans
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BRENDAN RODGERS hears the Celtic fans sing The Willie Maley Song every week. But it was only when he hit the history books that the Hoops boss realised how much of a pioneer the club’s first manager actually was. Maley’s Celtic reign lasted 43 YEARS and brought the club 30 trophies. It is a record that will NEVER be surpassed. Yet Rodgers can create his own bit of history if he guides Celtic to a 63rd game unbeaten domestically against St Johnstone on Saturday. Maley’s men didn’t lose in 62 games between 1915 and 1917 and the current Parkhead boss admits it would be an honour to smash that 100-year-old record. He said: “In my time here we have created a lot of records and when you look back, it is the very first manager of Glasgow Celtic that set the record. “Willie Maley was at Celtic for 43 years. You are lucky to get 43 days now! “Knowing he was the first manager and a Northern Ireland man from Newry, I’ve looked into his history. “He was the guy who started it all rolling and put us all under pressure to win. “It’s a club with immense history and Willie Maley was the pioneer. “When you think of all the great managers, players and teams that have gone before us it’s fantastic the run we are on. “In modern sport it is very difficult to have a run like this and our players deserve every credit. “What we have always done is never be complacent when we have a good performance. We want to win after winning, which is very important. “If we were to go and beat the record and put ourselves out there on our own it would be a huge achievement. “Our stats have been phenomenal and that’s testament to the performances and consistency of the players.” St Johnstone stand in Celtic’s way as they bid to make history. Rodgers expects his players to rise to the occasion but is taking nothing for granted. He said: “We are back to domestic football at the weekend and Tommy Wright’s St Johnstone team have always proved difficult opponents. “We actually did well last year when we were up there. We scored goals and created chances. At the moment it’s a little bit easier for us to play away because there is pressure on the home team to attack and be offensive. “To go one more game and take the run on to 63 games would be an incredible achievement but we don’t underestimate the difficulty of the game.” While Celtic thrive under Rodgers’ guidance, Rangers continue the hunt for a new manager after sacking Pedro Caixinha. The Hoops boss admits he DOES keep an eye on events at Ibrox — but has no worries over the identity of their new gaffer. Rodgers said: “Does it ever concern me? Not really. “It’s one where you always have to be aware of your competitors. That’s the same in any market, not just football. “You always have to be aware, you can’t be naïve enough to not think that. “But we try to judge our standards on what we do. “We keep looking forward. That’s always been the way since the first day I walked into Celtic. “We can’t just keep ahead of where our rivals are, we have to look forward. “My notion was for Celtic to be a competitive Champions League club so we have to try to be our best in whatever competition we are in. “You have to deal with whatever comes and our standards are based on Celtic, no one else.” No matter who Rangers appoint, they will face an almost impossible task of stopping the Hoops bid for a seventh successive title. Rodgers is determined to grab the Premiership crown and reach the Champions League qualifiers — but it will mean an even shorter summer for him and his Bhoys. Celtic would face FOUR rounds to reach the group stages and the Parkhead boss believes that situation is SAD. He admitted: “It’s frustrating that we would face four Champions League qualifiers if we are in it next season but there isn’t much we can do about it. “It’s all about money now. “The big leagues have the power to make sure there are more spaces available to them. That means the smaller countries suffer. “It’s sad for the likes of Scotland and I’d say the same if I wasn’t at Celtic. “After the Bayern Munich game, I spoke to Arjen Robben and Thiago. “These guys said it was the best atmosphere they’ve ever played in. “For a club like Celtic to have to go through so much to just get into the Champions League is disappointing. “However, that’s the game and we have to get on with it.” Rodgers was speaking at the launch of his autobiography in Belfast and revealed it wasn’t just Celtic fans who packed out the Waterfront arena. He said: “There was definitely one Rangers supporter coming to the night. “He’s a guy called Danny McCambridge, who lived next to me in Carnlough. “I’d be playing football and the ball would go over into his garden. “He was a big Rangers man and I’d be wearing my Celtic strip, so I’d never see the ball again — or it would be burst! “But he was coming up to Belfast and I hoped he’d have one of those footballs to give back to me.” https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/rodgers-willie-maley
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Just finished brendan's book, a few tidbits- He 100% grew up a tim (named his son after anton rogan), His uncle wrote a letter to billy Mcneill when he was manager asking for a trial for brendan and a signed photo. Billy wrote back with a photo and saying he's passed Rodger's details to his chief scout (Top class).
Went to Reading himself at 16 and never moved back to northern ireland. Started coaching in his early 20s at night, whilst doing day shifts at john lewis as well as having 2 young kids at the time. Became a grandfather at 38.
Worst period of his life was after getting sacked by Reading and his mum dying soon after, Liverpool documentary was agreed before he joined the club and the portrait of him in his house was painted by a childrens hospice in swansea.
Speaks extremely highly of Tommy Burns, Scott Brown and Kieran Tierney and to a lesser extent John Kennedy, Sinclair and Craig Gordon. Before the scottish cup final the staff arranged a video with the player's favourite music and messages of support from family members (Kennedy secretly got Rodger's wife to do one for him)
Not that impartial obvs but defo worth a buy for pic of brendan in that turtle neck alone, and also how infectious his positivity is in general.
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Wow, that's an amazing read, he's as good a man as we'd ever see - what a time to be a Tim!!
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Listened to the start of the Chris Davies interview where he was talking about the possibility of getting to the Europa League.
Last season, BR was quite insistent of focussing on one game at a time, but that seems to have changed a bit lately. This week, he seems to have been comfortable talking about the possibility of beating the record tomorrow. Players also seem less reticent to look ahead in interviews. Even the policy of making significant changes to the team ahead of big games feels different from last year.
I wonder if this is a change of strategy on BR's part. Maybe a way of motivating the players and/or the fans?
Edit to Add: Just seen McGregor's interview where he emphasises one-game-at-a time. Maybe I'm over-thinking it, but still feel there's been a change.
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Brendan Rodgers - record breaker
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- allthewine
- 4 Nov 2017, 03:38 PM
One of the best managers in Britain. The best British manager?
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4 Nov 2017, 03:41 PM
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Outstanding man and leader, will go on to be a pivotal figure of our history.
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4 Nov 2017, 03:41 PM
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Retired and now a BT Sports pundit
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Enjoy him while he’s here. A joy to watch
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4 Nov 2017, 03:42 PM
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Celtic legend.
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4 Nov 2017, 03:42 PM
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Just before the Dawn
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Congratulations BR. That's a record to be proud of.
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4 Nov 2017, 03:47 PM
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Marshal of the Soviet Union
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Well done BR, what a man.
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4 Nov 2017, 03:59 PM
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Keevins / Young / BFDJ- u r fuds !!
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Thanks Brendan
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Connolly's Rhebels
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4 Nov 2017, 04:20 PM
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- 3 Nov 2017, 01:32 AM
Just finished brendan's book, a few tidbits- He 100% grew up a tim (named his son after anton rogan), His uncle wrote a letter to billy Mcneill when he was manager asking for a trial for brendan and a signed photo. Billy wrote back with a photo and saying he's passed Rodger's details to his chief scout (Top class).
Went to Reading himself at 16 and never moved back to northern ireland. Started coaching in his early 20s at night, whilst doing day shifts at john lewis as well as having 2 young kids at the time. Became a grandfather at 38.
Worst period of his life was after getting sacked by Reading and his mum dying soon after, Liverpool documentary was agreed before he joined the club and the portrait of him in his house was painted by a childrens hospice in swansea.
Speaks extremely highly of Tommy Burns, Scott Brown and Kieran Tierney and to a lesser extent John Kennedy, Sinclair and Craig Gordon. Before the scottish cup final the staff arranged a video with the player's favourite music and messages of support from family members (Kennedy secretly got Rodger's wife to do one for him)
Not that impartial obvs but defo worth a buy for pic of brendan in that turtle neck alone, and also how infectious his positivity is in general. Thanks for the summary. Appreciate it. I think I will get the old man this for Christmas.
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