Rodgers told Griffiths not to do his ‘number one’ celebration anymore

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he told Leigh Griffiths not to celebrate by declaring himself as the club’s number one striker.

The Hoops’ boss said he understood why Griffiths celebrated in such a manner as he was seemingly out of favour with his club and his national team, plus he was having a few personal issues, but he said he’s told him not to do it again.

As reported by the Mail, Rodgers said:

I can understand the first time he did it It was a bit of frustration really: with Celtic, Scotland, personal life, everything. But no, it’s about humility. It’s not about one person, this team is very much about the collective and he knows that. I understand at times there’s a wee bit of frustration but I maintain he’s a good boy when his focus is right on it consistently, and he will always score goals.

Rodgers said he asked the Scottish international not to celebrate in such a manner anymore and was pleased when he didn’t do it against St Johnstone.

He doesn’t need to do that. I spoke to him on that and he didn’t do it the other night. He had about five other things he did. I was watching him. When he scored he pointed to his shirt, he made a heart, he blew a kiss and he gave me a hug. So he got them all in there in one go!