BRENDAN RODGERS told the media he’s not going to criticise some fans for their reaction to Dedryk Boyata yesterday after seeing a banner go up in the standing section saying he was not ‘fit’ to wear the jersey.
The Celtic manager admitted he would have liked to see a different reaction but understands where it’s coming from.
The Irishman also mentioned that 3/4 of the stadium seemed to be in support of Dedryk after they accepted he would turn out for the team.
“Obviously I would have preferred a different reaction but I am not going to criticise the supporters,” Rodgers said.
“I will give credit to Dedryck and how he coped with it and you saw the reaction from probably three quarters of the ground.
“When you are trying to redeem yourself sometimes it takes a bit of time.
“Naturally supporters, the real passionate supporters, look for that commitment in the player, it is not always about ability. The reaction of three quarters of the stadium plus his team-mates, you see we are all together.”
When Boyata scored, his teammates were crowding him out and all making sure they praised him as the defender didn’t celebrate much himself.
Craig Gordon ran from his goal line to celebrate with the defender.
Dedryk’s goal meant Celtic secured all three points and with the window closing this week – there is a good chance Boyata will still be at the club.
Brendan believes he can redeem himself if he does stay.
Selfish swine cost us a place in the champions league along with rodgers and the boards culpability, dont expect no applause from us…ever.
Yes we all would have but that is what happens when a player wants out and we try and stop his wish,no more let the players go if they want to,bring in the new and move on………