Celts’ dramatic win over Rangers in the final of the League Cup at Hampden on Sunday was the epitome of the brilliance of Brendan Rodgers. Hapoel chose Auston Trusty for the position during the first half, leading to the Irishman making a substitution in Liam Scales during the second half, and Celtic became the dominating side during the second half.
However, publci might have considered that Celtic was weak in defence although another interesting aspect was that Rodgers` team performed a wonderful come back twice and had to celebrate the final win in a penalty shootout. Maeda driving the winning penalty, ensured that Celtic secured the tenth title under the stewardship of Rodgers as the club continues to establish the Northern Irishman as one of their most successful managers ever.
Rodgers has a wonderful record against this Rangers team having beaten them in several matches. In two spells as Celtic manager Rodgers has beaten Rangers once, and consistently out-tacticked his opposing number. Sunday’s win was par for the course for him in this regard; his talent for finding a way and forging new paths has been one of the enduring qualities of his reign.
In what, can only be seen as a few barbed remark aimed at Rangers, Rodgers was quick to point out the difference in class between both sides. Super successful side’ he said as if savouring how it feels to be on the side that succeeds. Ex Rangers player Neil McCann admitted that he personally stung by Rodgers comments and quoted,”For me it is like adding insult to injury by Rangers.”
The period under consideration is a completion of the celebrations that are associated with the newest Celtic’s victory. Although the Treble is still in sight, Rodgers will be more than keen to keep his team at the top. One thing is certain: Of course, Clyde chucked the tactics out the window with 20 minutes left and Brendan Rodgers remains the tactical genius that currently is Celtic they might haunt Rangers for some time.