Celtic were hit for six by Yokahama and Hotline callers already think Brendan Rodgers is stumped. Callers came out swinging for the Hoops after their first pre-season friendly in the far east ended in a 6-4 defeat to the F Marinos with Rodgers, Joe Hart and John Kennedy bearing the brunt of the flak. John Bruce emailed: “They say that you should never take too much from pre-season friendly results.
But Rangers fans will take plenty from Celtic's result against Yokohama as leaking six goals is never a good look. Brendan Rodgers told the fans not to worry but his concerned expression in the press photo told another story.
And blaming the heat for the defeat in his first game was interesting, as they could be playing in a hot country in the Champions League.
As the saying goes, the heat is on.” Stephen Johnstone, Ardentinny, said: “Yoko Hammer Celtic for six in Japan, blowing away the Scottish Treble winners and leaving Brendan Rodgers thinking; is Joe Hart past his sell by date?