Brendan Rodgers 'never in any doubt' as Celtic seal Premiership title
![Celtic](/_w750/uploads/news/111/11112/2/11112226-brendan-rodgers-never-in-any-doubt-as-celtic-seal-premiership-title.jpg.webp)
Rodgers Confident In Celtic's Title Challenge
The leader of Celtic, Brendan Rodgers, shared that he was always confident in himself and the team's ability to win the Scottish Premiership. This recent victory marks their 12th win out of the past 13 seasons.
The team in first place only required a draw in their match against Kilmarnock to secure the championship title. However, they exceeded expectations by beating Kilmarnock 5-0 to win their third consecutive top-tier championship title in a grand manner.
Rodgers has faced some difficult questions this season, especially since he came back to the club amid a lot of controversy.
The manager of Celtic stated that his team maintained their concentration to resist a challenge from Rangers who lag behind by six points with only one match left.
The players experienced a significant amount of stress, yet it is evident from their accomplishments and actions that they were able to handle it, as stated by Rodgers in an interview with BBC Scotland.
This holds significant importance to me. I had the uncertainty of my abilities. Was I capable of being present here? Could I successfully oversee this squad? Would I be able to guide them to meet the requirements for football played at this level?
You may have concerns about its impact on you, but I have been completely confident about it throughout this season. As the season has progressed, we have continuously improved ourselves.
"I'm extremely happy for the fans; during this recent period, we have united as a whole."
The possibility of Celtic being declared as champions of the league had arisen a day before, as Rangers were losing 2-0 against Dundee in their own stadium, Ibrox.
Philippe Clement's team made a comeback and ended up winning 5-2. However, this victory only postponed the inevitable outcome that was expected since they lost 2-1 at Celtic Park last Saturday.
After losing that match, Celtic had a comfortable six-point lead with only two games left to play. In their final game in Ayrshire, Rodgers' team sealed the deal with a decisive victory.
Rodgers stated that our team's performance was exceptional. He acknowledged that this game would be challenging.
All the aspects that I desired in the team such as skill, velocity, strength, flexibility and innovation, were present.
In general, the team demonstrated excellent performance and it was a fantastic method to secure the title. Our objective was to finish strong and we did it in a speedy manner.
Pundits Comment Positively On Rodgers' Triumph Over Negativity
In June, when it was announced that Rodgers would be returning to Glasgow, a few supporters of Celtic reminisced about the time he left them suddenly and went to Leicester City even though he was on course to achieve a third consecutive treble in February 2016.
As Rangers made a comeback in the title race in the beginning of the year, the complaints became more noticeable.
According to former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner, by successfully defending his team's title, the Northern Irishman has silenced those who doubted his capabilities.
During a Sportsound segment, it was mentioned that Brendan Rodgers had a lingering feeling of disappointment after departing. He ventured off to manage a prominent English squad, which isn't an opportunity that arises frequently.
Several enthusiasts struggled to come to terms with it. However, Rodgers has successfully moved past the pessimistic attitude.
According to Michael Stewart, the manager has demonstrated his abilities once again, but Rodgers' next goal is to achieve success in Europe.
According to the former Scotland international, Rodgers is an exceptional and high-end manager.
What bothers him the most is that he hasn't made a significant difference in Europe while playing for Celtic. His next goal is to achieve just that.
"Celtic's Progress: A Recap"
Brendan Rodgers' team has won a total of 27 games this season in the league, only losing three out of 36 matches. The victories they secured against their rivals from "The Old Firm" have been particularly important, with three wins achieved thus far.
Rodgers has secured his third Premiership title as he returns to Glasgow. In the 2018-19 season, he left Celtic with a comfortable eight-point lead, which Neil Lennon ensured led them to win the league.
Although Rodgers' recent triumphs haven't been as easy as before, his teams have managed to deliver crucial performances when they were necessary.
Following a match with St Johnstone that resulted in no goals being scored, they managed to win against Rangers at Ibrox on September 3rd.
After losing two games in a row in December, they were able to defeat Clement's strong team by a score of 2-0 to end the year.
In February, Rangers were leading the game while Celtic seemed to be trailing behind by four points. However, they managed to turn the game around with two goals in the stoppage time, changing their fortunes against Motherwell from a draw to a victory.
Rangers experienced a loss and a tie, along with a 3-3 draw against their rivals, during April. These results gave Rodgers' team an advantage, and their recent win at Celtic Park brought them even closer to securing the title.
"Ranking Of Celtic Title Win: How Does It Fare?"
Do you think the current performance of Rodgers is better than his previous two performances and the last season? Share your thoughts by clicking on the given link.