My feeling is the game was decided by the officials, on the field and outside of the field.
After being singled out by Rodgers the spotlight is on the SF: do they hit the Celtic boss with a disrepute charge or take action against Beaton for going solo with his interpretation of the Laws, at odds with every other match official.
But I think when I see that level of incompetence is the only word I can use, then that makes me worry for the game.
During both spells managing Celtic Rodgers has went out of his way to avoid criticising referees despite a lengthy catalogue of honest mistakes.
He has agreed terms with the US-based Charlotte FC and the move will be completed soon after Celtic accepted what is believed to be an offer well in excess of £8million.
The agent knew I liked him as a young player. When he was available it excited me. Sometimes a player just needs a change of environment.
Postecoglou moved for him before and could take him to Spurs. I would keep an eye on Manchester United as a possible destination.
At Aberdeen in August he suffered a calf injury coming off the bench, against Atletico Madrid at home in October his match was over after seven minutes due to a hamstring injury.
Out of contract at the end of 2024, Kelly is now attracting strong interest from Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig as well as clubs in England.
After a ridiculous 15 year reign turnover had nudged up to £83m, the CEO took home over £3.5m in salary and bonus while AEK Athens ended Celtic’s Champions League hopes in the third qualifying round. Adding icing to that cake Youssouf Mulumbu was signed up after Lawwell refused to sign…