Brendan Rodgers wants to shield his players from the distraction of supporters protesting against the Board of Directors. Before today's 1-1 draw against Aberdeen a banner was unfurled, during the match chants against the board were heard with the final whistle unleashing further anger. Social media…

There were others we felt that could fit and there was a real willingness from the club to do business and bring the players but it was the other club.