Rodgers demands respect ahead of Glasgow Derby

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has demanded respect from both sets of fans when his side take on newly promoted Rangers in the Glasgow Derby.

It’s sure to be an exciting clash between the two sides at Hampden, with Celtic hoping for more of the same in regards to the last time the two teams met, with Rodgers’ men running out as 5-1 winners at Celtic Park last time out.

There were a number of arrests made after last month’s meeting, but since his arrival in the summer, Rodgers has experienced no such trouble with Sunday’s counterparts.

As quoted by Sky Sports, he said:

I think it’s important whether you are a Rangers supporter or a Celtic supporter, you can be really passionate about your club. You can love your club – it can be your life. But we have to live together and respect each other’s passions.

Any Rangers supporters I’ve met on my journey up here have been very respectful. I understand that when you manage or play for Celtic that it is a really privileged position.

Going into this weekend’s game, give all your support but respect what the result is and move on afterwards.

Celtic are unbeaten domestically this season and currently sit pretty at the top of the Scottish Premiership, with an impressive 22 points from their opening eight games.

They will be looking t bounce back from their midweek defeat in the Champions League and move one step closer to winning the first piece of silverware up for grabs this season.

A win in the Scottish League Cup semi-final for Celtic this Sunday will see them face either Morton or Aberdeen in the final next month.