Celtic fans slam 'embarrassing' Brendan Rodgers after Daniel Kelly news

Celtic fans have slammed Brendan Rodgers for his latest comments surrounding the future of promising youngster Daniel Kelly. Kelly, 18, is yet to commit to... The post Celtic fans slam 'embarrassing' Brendan Rodgers after Daniel Kelly news appeared first on Football Insider.

Jul 15, 2024 - 14:00

Celtic fans slam 'embarrassing' Brendan Rodgers after Daniel Kelly news

Celtic fans have slammed Brendan Rodgers for his latest comments surrounding the future of promising youngster Daniel Kelly.

Kelly, 18, is yet to commit to a new deal at Parkhead despite having an offer from the table, leading to frustration behind the scenes.

Now, Rodgers has come out to suggest that if no deal is signed and the situation isn’t cleared up, he is unlikely to involve the midfielder in the upcoming pre-season fixtures.

Speaking ahead of their pre-season, he explained: “I spoke with the agents and the player some months back to say, ‘Listen, if we can’t tidy this up by the summer, then it’s very hard to be with the team in pre-season’. It’s as simple as that.”

Fans have had split reactions to the comments, but the manager has taken a strong stance against players whose futures remain undecided.

Celtic fans slam ’embarrassing’ Brendan Rodgers after Daniel Kelly claim

Kelly made his senior debut under Rodgers and has been involved in multiple matchday squads, but it has been suggested he is looking for an increase in his opportunities.

Fans were torn over the issue, with many slating Rodgers for his hardline approach and claiming it could push Kelly away, while others insisted the manager did the right thing.

Some went as far as to label the boss’ comments “embarrassing” and “manipulative”.

Embarrassing quotes from Brodge. Wild that Kelly doesnt want to sign a new contract while we have MOR, McGregor, Hatate, Iwata and Holm competing for CM. McCarthy still at the club. And while we are trying to sign a mediocre CM from Portugal. https://t.co/VidWet51sv— Graeme McKay (@gmakaay) July 11, 2024

Think it’s quite manipulative. We’re essentially saying to the kid – sign this now or we won’t give you game time in pre season. It’s chicken and egg. Maybe the player is thinking why should I sign when he doesn’t play me…
Brendan also says no impasse, then describes an impasse— Pzo (@pzomac) July 12, 2024

I think this is slightly odd – BR can do this of course -but I don’t like the hint of him missing opportunities during preseason because he has t signed. He is still out player and for me that is a bit poor. The other comments are fine.— Mitch Rapp (@rappmitch178) July 11, 2024

Stinking and poor from BR— Davie (@akadavie) July 12, 2024

Where is this attitude towards the boards behaviour, absolute bellend of a guy https://t.co/SaEE5x3csp— ᴄʜʀɪꜱ ᴍᴄᴄᴀʀᴛɴᴇʏ (@Fatcat87_) July 12, 2024

Might as well try to sell rather than go for nothing in January? ????‍♂️

We are certainly failing with young players though, we need to do a lot better in so many departments ????‍♂️

The way we treat players is so amateur ???? https://t.co/Jbo5qVZGx2— Sorare Jordo ???? (@SorareJordo) July 11, 2024

Meanwhile, many insisted Kelly should leave if he doesn’t want to stick around.

This Kelly lad should be shown the door and told never come back .All these young players think they have made it big time also gain an entitlement ego ..It’s probably his parents are to blame as well .Trying to rinse As much as they can— ????Penecelt ???????? (@penecelt) July 12, 2024

Youth team or first team if you don't want to be here then don't let the door hit you, good to see Rodgers isn't fucking about either just get him the players he wants https://t.co/vnkZDv8KIF— Quinn67 (@raisedonceltic7) July 11, 2024

If a player will not commit to Celtic, then his place and chance must go to someone who has committed. No point playing a player in pre-season who is for the off.— JClements (@JClementsWibble) July 12, 2024

All these young players are kid on celtic fans, if their head has been turned by money then good riddance— Caltonian (@Wolfnotasheep) July 11, 2024

I want guys who’s hearts are in it, if not there’s the door— Danny brazill (@Dannybrazill1) July 12, 2024

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