Brendan Rodgers was snubbed for the PFA Scotland Manager of the Year award last night, with the honour going to Falkirk boss John McGlynn instead.
Rodgers had made the three-man shortlist after an outstanding season in charge of Celtic, where he has already secured the Scottish Premiership title and the League Cup, sits 17 points clear of Rangers, and is preparing for the Scottish Cup Final against Aberdeen.
He also guided Celtic into the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in over a decade—an achievement that seemed to cement him as the clear favourite.
Yet the award went to McGlynn, who won the Scottish Championship with Falkirk. It was a strong campaign for his side, but far from perfect. They were pushed all the way and only confirmed the title with a 3-1 win over Hamilton on the final day of the season. While credit is due for getting them over the line, it’s hard to argue the scale of that achievement outweighs what Rodgers has delivered at the highest level.
Rodgers returned to Celtic amid pressure and doubt. But he’s silenced the noise with silverware, consistent results, and top-level management in both domestic and European competition. His team has shown character, control, and quality, and now stands on the brink of a domestic treble.
To be overlooked in favour of a manager from a lower division—especially when his side didn’t even go unbeaten—feels like a baffling call. This isn’t to dismiss McGlynn’s work, but when measuring up the challenges faced, the expectations handled, and the success delivered, Rodgers’ campaign stands head and shoulders above the rest.
For Celtic fans, the message is clear: the work Rodgers has done this season speaks for itself. The trophies prove it. The points gap proves it. Europe proves it.
The PFA might not have handed him the award, but Brendan Rodgers is without doubt the top manager in Scotland this season.
