Bullish Brendan Rodgers has told his Celtic doubters to judge him in January after the dismal Champions League display in Dortmund - as the boss borrowed a term from his favourite playbook.
Celtic will look to bounce back from the 7-1 demolition at the hands of Borussia Dortmund when they face off against Ross County on Sunday - but their momentum in the Champions League was dealt a hammerblow by the Bundesliga giants as the Scottish champions look to progress into the knockout phase.
Boss Rodgers has been left to pick up the pieces as the Hoops look to continue their perfect start to the domestic season against Don Cowie's men - but has faced criticism from fans and pundits over the rigid tactics he deployed inside the Westfalenstadion.
Asked for his reactions some of the criticism that the boss is "too stubborn or naive" for Europe's elite competition, Rodgers told Sky Sports: "I have no reaction.