The championship chase for Celtic this season has been a wild ride with Brendan Rodgers at the helm. Starting off strong with a comfortable lead, injuries threw a spanner in the works, leading to a rough patch and allowing Rangers to close the gap.

Recent stumbles by Rangers have propelled Celtic back to the top, making them the front-runners to defend their title with just a handful of games left.

However, Rodgers made waves in the Scottish Cup for all the wrong reasons. A heated exchange with kit man Stevie Wright during a crucial team talk grabbed headlines and raised eyebrows throughout Celtic circles.

In a peculiar twist, former Rangers player Neil McCann weighed in on the saga, pointing to Philippe Clement of Rangers as a paragon of composure under pressure, contrasting it with Rodgers’ outburst. McCann’s comments painted Rodgers as feeling the heat, despite Rodgers appearing unfazed in public appearances following the incident.

The irony here is palpable, as Clement has shown signs of emotional strain in recent games, while Rodgers seemed to take the incident in his stride. It’s a curious judgment by McCann, especially considering recent events involving the Rangers manager could have been a more fitting example of pressure in the title race.