Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers will be in the stands when his team take on Livingston in the Scottish Premiership this Sunday, but plans are in place for him to still have a say in proceedings.
It is the first time in the gaffer’s career that he won’t be pitchside to take control of his side.
Known for being tactically knowledgeable and able to change the game at the drop of a hat with a decision, although he will be far from the technical area tomorrow, Rodgers will still have a say on how things go. “I won’t be going golfing, that’s for sure!”, joked the boss (Celtic FC on YouTube).
“We’ve prepared all week and in the next couple of days, we’ll be finalising that. The players going and I’ll have the seat in the stand and I’m sure I’ll be able to have communication from there.
“If I need to make any quick changes I am there.
“I have also got big trust in my staff here as well. We will be in communication and the players will go into the game knowing exactly what it is that they have to do. We’ll have that communication with the bench.”
Spearheading things for Celtic in the dugout on Sunday will be John Kennedy. The 40-year-old took interim charge of the Hoops at the tail-end of the 2020/21 season and is highly respected by the players.
Veteran ‘keeper Joe Hart recently talked up Kennedy’s managerial credentials, but it is hugely positive that Rodgers will still be able to have a say if things aren’t going to plan.
