Rodgers was less than pleased with some of the audible groaning coming from the stands at Parkhead on Sunday as the Scottish Premiership champions saw off St Mirren. The manager was critical of some fans for getting on the players' backs for passing the ball backward at various points in the first half.

Luke McCowan got a start against St Mirren as Rodgers drafted him in as he shook up the Celtic midfield for the visit of St Mirren and the Hoops boss praised the former Dundee captain’s patience on the sidelines. Rodgers told BBC Radio Scotland, “He gives everything every single day and then he deserves the opportunities he comes to him.

Brendan Rodgers hit out at a section of the Celtic support for “a total lack of respect” towards Greg Taylor by singing Kieran Tierney’s name near the end of their victory over St Mirren. The Hoops boss also called out supporters at Parkhead for groaning at his side’s play before Nicolas Kuhn’s opener after 33 minutes,

Brendan Rodgers has accused a section Celtic fans of disrespect after chanting for former hero Kieran Tierney. The Hoops boss was left fuming at the shouts late on in the 3-0 win against St Mirren amid talk the 27-year-old is on the verge of a stunning return to Parkhead.