Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic have put fans before finances as he backed Parkhead chiefs TV blackout. The Hoops boss is fully behind the decision to knock back extra dosh from Premier Sports that will mean the top of the table clash with Aberdeen after the international break cannot be screened live.
Celtic – who last night saw off Sligo Rovers in a friendly clash in Ireland thanks to a Luis Palma hat trick – will stick to their guns and hold on to the 3pm Saturday kick-off rather than pocket a potential £75,000 a game extra.
Rodgers said: “I think the club has shown they have really thought about the supporters. They could have easily taken the money.
But they have kept it there for supporters who come and see the games. It’s a shame, it would have been a great game for television, but it’ s not to be.