It was fantastic to read Kasper Schmeichel’s comments after the game yesterday, along with Adam Idah’s remarks celebrating Kyogo’s goal. In his remarks he also highlighted the goalkeeper’s contribution, and he said Kasper is the best he’s ever worked with.
Rodgers emphasises over and over, that it’s all about the team and everyone buys in.
This encapsulates everything that makes Celtic special.
Everything at Celtic comes down to the team. Every success is rooted in the ethos of unity and collective effort.
Sure, there are players of immense individual talent in the squad, and it’s likely some have significant egos, but at this club, it’s never about ego or the individual. The focus is always, always on the squad as a whole and the club as a collective. This is the foundation of our success.
Take the forwards, for example. We rotate them regularly, yet there’s no jealousy between them—just mutual encouragement.
The midfield is another area where players accept rotation without fuss.
Even wingers, like James Forrest and Yang, who might not get as many minutes, never complain.
Yesterday, we saw the central defence reshuffled, with Carter-Vickers rested. Nobody bats an eye because it’s all about the greater good—the team.
This attitude is the hallmark of Brendan Rodgers’ management.
He’s fostered an exceptional team spirit, which shines through in how the players speak about one another after games and how they back each other up on the pitch.
Contrast this with the rumours about other clubs, where dressing rooms are split into factions and disagreements are rife.
It’s evident when you watch these teams play—there’s no cohesion, and poor management only worsens the situation.
At Celtic, we don’t have to revolve around one individual or a small clique.
That kind of dynamic can breed bitterness and resentment, especially when one player hogs the limelight or the game plan revolves entirely around them.
Instead, we’re in the enviable position of having a team packed with quality, where anyone can step up when it counts.
Yesterday, it was Kyogo who scored the decisive goal. On another day, it might be Adam Idah. Another time, it could be Alistair Johnston or Nicolas Kühn.
Midweek, it was Reo Hatate.
Each player contributes when needed, and that’s what makes this squad special.
We’ve got a team full of potential match-winners and heroes ready for the big moments.
This week, as we approach critical games, that collective ethos will be key.
Three points in the league and then the League Cup final—these are the occasions teams like this are built for.
The first test comes on Tuesday night, as we push for the result that will take us to the next round in Europe.
We’ve got the squad, the spirit, and the belief to make it happen.
Kasper is absolutely brilliant, but I would still like to see Sinisalo get a run out now and again. He has become the forgotten man and needs game time to progress his career.
Agreed Johnny, if Kasper picked up an injury Sinisalo would need to come in cold, maybe in an important match.
Brendan’s rotating all over the pitch apart from goalkeeper (and maybe Callum).
An excellent assessment James – We are indeed in a very very decent place these days…
And – I Fuckin LOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE it !!!!