Breaking News:Celtics set to announce the sacking of Brendan Rodgers as Gers go top of Scottish Premiership

Breaking News:Celtics set to announce the sacking of Brendan Rodgers as Gers go top of Scottish Premiership

Keith Jackson has indicated that coming second to Rangers in the Scottish Premiership could be a “sackable offence” for Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.

The Gers ascended to the top of the division for the first time this season – and in 18 months – with a 3-0 victory over St Johnstone on Sunday (18 February).

That occurred a day after Celtic dropped more points in a 1-1 home draw with Kilmarnock, as their once-insurmountable lead crumbled.

Jackson wrote for the Daily Record [19 February]: “Rodgers was correct when he stated that both of these clubs cannot coexist peacefully within the same city.

“That’s because, in a two-horse race, second place is frequently a sackable offense.

And right now, while the majority of Rangers fans are overjoyed simply to be participating in a legitimate title fight, the majority of Celtics fans find the idea virtually intolerable.”

Rangers defeat Celtic to become the Scottish Premiership title favourites.
Rangers have finally risen to the top of the Scottish Premiership standings after a lengthy wait. And, let’s be honest, not even the most optimistic supporters predicted this a few months ago

Indeed, even after losing at Celtic Park at the end of December, the Gers trailed by nine points,

despite having games in hand. To reach the top, a near-perfect run would be required, as well as the hope that Celtic would have a slump in form.

Both of these scenarios occurred, and now, with three months remaining in the season, Rangers lead Celtic by two points.

The statement implies that getting there is easy; staying there is difficult.

Not so on this occasion, as Philippe Clement’s players demonstrated incredible tenacity in closing the distance

That is not to mean that fans are already planning title celebrations for May, but the Light Blues must now embrace their status as title favourites.

All is not well at Celtic. If Rangers finishing first marks the end of Rodgers’ second stint, then so be it.

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