Brendan Rodgers looked as if he may be the one going into the showdown under the bigger scrutiny. But, after events in Europe, I now believe it’s Michael Beale who is under the cosh with much more to lose.
It was going to be a big day for the pair of them anyway. Rewards for success or repercussions for failure are always there.
That never changes. Levels, though, can crank up through circumstance. It is actually more infirm than Old Firm at the moment because both sides go into the match weaker than at this stage than a year ago.
No doubt Rodgers hasn’t got Celtic going yet but he’s just at the start of his second spell. With that in mind Beale has got to be the one under serious strain after that Champions League nightmare.
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