Brendan Rodgers targets European progress after Celtic’s domestic treble

28 May 2017 11:01
• Manager warns ’We’re 10 times behind budget-wise. You have to be realistic’• Rodgers wants to be in European competition in second half of seasonNo sooner had Celtic completed their domestic treble by defeating Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup final than discussion moved towards what exactly Brendan Rodgers can do next. Celtic are believed to be keen on four players – a centre-back, midfielder, winger and striker – as they plan for the new campaign.Rodgers, who has seen his career rejuvenated in Glasgow, presided over a Celtic team that did not lose a domestic game all season; Saturday’s 2-1 triumph at Hampden, where Tom Rogic scored an injury-time winner, proved their toughest test. Rodgers speaks routinely about continuing improvement, with European football surely the true barometer of that. As the dust settled on Saturday’s win, Celtic’s manager warned competing with the Champions League’s elite is still a formidable challenge. Related: Celtic strike at the last to beat Aberdeen in Scottish Cup final and win treble Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian