The solution is clear. Celtic players just need to start exhibiting a bit more character on the pitch.
Brendan Rodgers took charge of his first competitive game as Hoops boss on Tuesday night, for the first leg of the second-round qualifying tie against the mighty Lincoln Red Imps of Gibraltar.
It turned out to be a nightmare beginning for Brodge who couldn’t figure out a way to break the Red Imps’ legendary defence, while Celtic conceded right after half-time to Lee Casciaro, an actual policeman.
Rodgers’ side must now overturn a 1-0 deficit in the return leg at Celtic Park which one would imagine is more than possible but, then again, you’d have backed them to beat the Red Imps. Wouldn’t you?
Rodgers’ team selection was the first to draw supporters’ ire.
Is Scott Allan injured? And for the life of me I can't understand why Roberts has been benched again. Strange
— . (@GOOOOON33333) July 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/Lisa_D_x/status/752910784611528704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
A 4-3-3 with no Scott Allan. Tierney LB, Christie starts and Rogic in the no.10 position. #RonnyLivesOn https://t.co/VjfdVBG7gn
— Liam McLaughlan (@LiamMcLaughlan) July 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/JordanTracey17/status/752907961626943488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Efe Ambrose starts for Celtic…how does he keep doing it😂😂
— Gary Shearer (@garyshearer1) July 12, 2016
Scott Allan not even in the squad ?
— . (@GOOOOON33333) July 12, 2016
Once the Hoops fell behind, the ridicule wasn’t ever going to let up.
@celticfc I said before KO. How the fuck is Ambrose playing? Wot do managers see In this useless cunt. Fucking pathetic
— Gceltmc (@ClarenGary) July 12, 2016
@celticfc where is the new signings!!!!
— Richard (@rikdin72) July 12, 2016
@celticfc this team are fucking part timers
— marty oneill (@Martypele2) July 12, 2016
@celticfc announce Larsson
— . (@FinallyDembele) July 12, 2016
@celticfc The worst manager of all time. R.I.P Celtic.
— That Evil Giraffe (@ThatEvilGiraff1) July 12, 2016
Roberts left on the bench with Celtic still losing 1-0 https://t.co/9Zrk2VytX8
— MCFCReserves&Academy (@MCFC_EDS_ACAD) July 12, 2016
Scottish football has had some lows in recent times but Celtic losing to a team from Gibraltar would be up there with anything.
— Jason (@oneofthe1882) July 12, 2016
Celtic are losing to a team that 5 players are part time police officers and one is a carpenter
— Lukeman (@luke_agoro) July 12, 2016
Celtic are losing in the champions league to a team from Gibraltar full of part time players Classic Brendan Rogers
— Daryl (@ToddDaryl) July 12, 2016
And once the full time whistle blew, there was only one premature hashtag that pervaded social media.
Celtic are fucking shit #RodgersOut
— Joe Welsh (@Joe_Welsh) July 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/No3wests/status/752952176625016832
That's a disgrace #RodgersOut
— Eoin Healy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@donerbox92) July 12, 2016
RIGHT THATS IT HES BIRNGING ON CIFTCI AS A LONE STRIKER IM SAYING IT I DONT CARE. #RODGERSOUT
— Martino (@martino67_) July 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/brianh6731/status/752952741828431874
https://twitter.com/rossbenfield/status/752953053825884161
Brendan Rodgers 😂😂 #RodgersOut
— Dave Hassall (@dhassallwafc) July 12, 2016
In his first game in charge #BrendanRodgers has led #celtic to the worst defeat in the clubs history 😂😂😂#RodgersOut #CFC @JungleLion_
— stephen O C (@steveOc7) July 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/TBrog14/status/752953440360431616
https://twitter.com/bain_nathan/status/752953604244434945
https://twitter.com/rhysyybaby/status/752953663342186496
https://twitter.com/danny_bissett/status/752953837602926592
https://twitter.com/franktastic9/status/752953878992355334
