Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has praised his the Hoops’ 5-2 victory over St Mirren at the SMiSA Stadium, which saw the Hoops extend their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to 16 points.

The win came on the back of a disappointing loss for Rangers earlier in the day, who were beaten 2-1 at home by Motherwell in Barry Ferguson’s first game in charge at Ibrox.

Rodgers Delights in Impressive Win

Rodgers was full of praise for his players after their dominant performance against St Mirren, which was Celtic’s third game of the week. Speaking after the match, the Celtic boss admitted it was one of his favourite wins of the season. “I think it’s one of my favourite wins of the season, just on the back of so many games,” he said: (Sky Sports).

The match was not without its challenges, with St Mirren known for their solid defensive organisation and physicality. Rodgers acknowledged the difficulties Celtic faced, particularly with the tough playing conditions at the SMiSA Stadium. “Third game of the week coming here, difficult pitch against a team that are so well organised and make it really difficult for you, they bring a physicality to the game,” he explained.

Clinical Performance From Celtic

Despite these challenges, Celtic were able to put in a clinical performance, scoring five goals to secure another important three points in their title charge. Rodgers was particularly pleased with the way his side responded and executed their game plan, highlighting the significance of such an emphatic victory. “So to come here and score five goals and make the impact that we did was so pleasing,” he added.

Rangers Slip Up at Ibrox

The timing of Celtic’s win was even sweeter as it came just hours after Rangers suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Motherwell. With Celtic’s 5-2 win, the Hoops are now 16 points clear of Rangers at the top of the table, putting them in a commanding position as the season progresses.

Rodgers will be keen to keep his side focused and maintain their momentum as Celtic push towards securing another Premiership title. With latest win, it’s clear that the Hoops are well on their way to another successful campaign, with Rodgers continuing to build on his team’s impressive form.