9 Celtic takeaways from Brendan Rodgers unveiling as he sets big Champions League target and transfer power put in focus

It was always going to be blockbuster - and Brendan Rodgers' first press conference since returning as Celtic boss certainly delivered.

Initially viewed as a controversial appointment after his sudden departure during his first time in the Parkhead hot seat for Leicester City, the sceptics among the Celtic support are slowly warming up to the idea of a Treble winner taking over from Ange Postecoglou. However, the first words uttered when Rodgers faced the media were always going to play a part in winning back the punters ahead of the new campaign.

There was plenty on the agenda from how he left during his first time to transfer budgets ahead of the new campaign with the Champions League on the mind of plenty of fans going into the new season. Silverware will also be demanded coming off the back of Treble winning campaign - and Rodgers was all too aware of the demands of Glasgow as he looks to keep Michael Beale's Rangers at bay.

So what was the key takeaways from the incoming boss and his first meeting with the media? Record Sport takes a look.

Chairman Peter Lawwell was first up as he lauded Rodgers - as he named the standout reasons that saw Rodgers preferred over the likes of Enzo Maresca despite some cynics remaining in the Parkhead support. It was a glowing report card - but is it one that all Celtic fans will agree with?

The Parkhead chief said: "He knows Celtic, he knows the club, he knows how we work and he had an outstanding track record the last time he was here. He knows the backroom and the executive, he is an ideal candidate."

It was always going to come up - but one of the first questions thrown at the incoming boss was about the way he left Celtic Park for Leicester. Some were expecting an apology from the