Brendan Rodgers brands trophyless Celtic season unthinkable as he vows 'I'm here to win'

Brendan Rodgers admits it’s UNTHINKABLE for him not to win a trophy in his first season back at Celtic.

The Hoops boss swept all before him during his first spell as manager, securing a double Treble. But Rodgers is under more pressure this time having returned to Parkhead last summer. Celtic have already surrendered the League Cup and have lost a seven-point lead to Old Firm rivals Rangers at the top of the Premiership. Rodgers faces a tricky Scottish Cup last-16 tie away to St Mirren on Sunday where he knows victory is vital.

And the manager says it would be unacceptable if he didn’t lift at least one piece of silverware this term. When asked if it would be unthinkable in his own mind not to win a trophy, Rodgers said: “Oh aye. And not just because of what happened before - but because of my own mindset now in being here again.

“That’s (a trophy-less season) not what the supporters demand and it’s not what the club demands. It’s certainly not what I demand. No, I’m here to win. And by the time I do leave here, I hope I’ve won a lot.”

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