Brendan Rodgers won't ditch Celtic principles for anyone as former Parkhead ace tell fans the boss has got this

Celtic fans believed Brendan Rodgers could do no wrong during his first spell at Parkhead.

The Hoops boss could have been chucked a couple of loaves and a few fishes and been expected to whip up a spectacular buffet, walking on the water before turning it into wine. But there’s a growing sense of Celtic punters losing faith in the gaffer this season.

Performances have failed to hit the heights and results have started to catch up as an eight-point lead turned into a two point deficit to rivals Rangers. Rodgers is in uncharted territory with criticism coming from the stands with punters questioning everything from signings to tactics. A fair few want Rodgers to rip up the possession-based game plan but former Celt John Hughes admits he’s stunned to see the finger being pointed to the dugout. Big Yogi is convinced Rodgers will stick to the principles that have produced the goods over the years at Parkhead – and the punters need to keep the faith.

Hughes said: “I can’t believe the criticism of Brendan. We are talking about an elite manager. This is a real tactician – who is up there with the best of them. You don’t throw your principles out of the window when you’ve had great success doing it.

“Brendan has a football philosophy – you change for no one. You stick to it and make it better.

“People talk about a plan B, yes you can mix it up, but it’s improving plan A. That’s what he will do.

“Listen, there’s no getting away from the fact they have let an eight-point lead slip. But every time they have faced Rangers they have come up with the goods and you just know he will be working hard to get going again.

“Brendan’s analysis has been spot on. He’s said they have been a bit too slow, needing to produce the intensity