Interesting… Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic manager, has been accused of being “dismissive” toward Barry Ferguson.

Interesting… Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic manager, has been accused of being “dismissive” toward Barry Ferguson. In the final Glasgow derby of the 2024/25 campaign,

 

 

Brendan Rodgers will face off against Barry Ferguson this Sunday. However, the matchup will not be particularly consequential, as Celtic have already secured their fourth consecutive Premiership title.

 

 

 

 

The only stakes will be personal dignity and city bragging rights. Last weekend, the Hoops successfully accomplished that task by defeating Dundee United 5-0. Celtic would have had the opportunity to secure the title at Ibrox had the Terrors emerged victorious in the match. Rangers supporters were fortunate that this was not the case. Nevertheless,

 

 

 

 

Rodgers will remain enthusiastic about rectifying the situation, as the two most recent derby matches between the two teams were unsuccessful. On Tuesday evening at Firhill, Rodgers and Ferguson exchanged congratulations after Rangers emerged victorious in the 2025 Glasgow Cup final against Celtic. Derek Ferguson alleges that Rodgers was “dismissive” of his sibling Barry.

 

 

 

 

Derek Ferguson, an Open Goal pundit and Barry’s brother, recalled a time when Rodgers was purportedly “dismissive” of the interim Rangers manager in the lead-up to Rangers vs Celtic. Derek alleged that Rodgers made a statement along the lines of “he’s just a young coach” and that he appeared to interpret it as an insult.Derek appeared to concur with co-pundit and former Celtic player Paul Slane, who stated,

 

 

 

 

“Was Rodgers not a bit dismissive the last time about Barry?” “There was something!” I simply found it to be a tad dismissive. “He is merely a young coach,” or something similar. “There was something,” recalls Slaney (Paul Slane). And I thought, “Hmm, that’s quite intriguing.” In March, Rangers defeated Celtic 3-2 at Parkhead. 67 Hail Hail has reviewed the transcripts of the interviews that preceded and followed the game.

 

 

 

 

Additionally, it appears that Rodgers did not make any statements regarding Barry Ferguson. Rodgers has not explicitly referred to Ferguson as “just a young coach,” but he has made comments about the former Clyde manager’s relative inexperience in the dugout. Rodgers stated regarding Ferguson prior to the March rivalry, “I am acquainted with him as a player, but I am unaware of Barry.

 

 

 

 

” I am aware that he has established a strong rapport with the supporters, which is a testament to his success and legacy at the club. He was an exceptional performer for them.I do not perceive significant changes over the span of four games when I approach it solely from the perspective of a coach. “I observed the team fall behind 2-0 at Kilmarnock,

 

 

 

 

but they recovered to secure the victory.” I observed Motherwell’s defeat. I observed that they departed and achieved an exceptional outcome against Fenerbahce. Subsequently, I observed that the team suffered a 2-0 defeat in the first half but ultimately emerged victorious in the encounter. “I have observed the system undergo modifications.”

 

 

 

 

Therefore, the tactical adjustment to a 4-5-1 formation in Fenerbahce was highly advantageous; however, it remains consistent with the existing characteristics. “You could observe Barry for an extended period of time.” If you are discussing coaching and management, tactics, man-management, professionalism, and other related topics with me, this will occur over a period of time.

 

 

 

 

If you are considering the short term, the arrival of him may be a point of connection for some admirers. Of course, his staff and he appear to be exceedingly pleased with their employment. “However, I believe that there are numerous similarities between the two when it comes to coaching.” A few exceptional performances and a few inconsistencies.