Premiership Manager of the Month for September is Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.
The Hoops had a great month as we won all four of our league games and increased our lead at the top of the standings.
At Ibrox, Celtic opened the month of September with a decisive 1-0 victory. Kyogo Furuhashi’s outstanding first-half goal sent our competitors into meltdown.
The damage was then done with three goals in the second half against Dundee, and the following weekend, we duplicated the 3-0 victory away at Livingston.
We ended the month with a stunning victory at Fir Park, winning 2-1 thanks to three really late goals.
Given that he presided over wins at Rangers, Livingston and Motherwell, it’s hard to argue against Rodgers being the best top-flight manager of the month. He follows on from St. Mirren boss Stephen Robinson who won it in August.
“I’m delighted to accept this award on behalf of the players and my backroom team,” he said, as reported on the official Celtic website.
“We have enjoyed a very successful September with some excellent performances leading to very positive results in the league.
“Although it is early in the season, everyone is getting to know my way of working and the players’ togetherness and application has been tremendous.
“Even in the face of some significant injury challenges, the whole squad has stood up extremely well with so many players making important contributions. Our focus now will be to continue this good work as we face some tough tests ahead.”
September was a month for Celtic standing up amid a spate of injuries. The team did just that. Rodgers, his players, and his coaching staff deserve immense credit for guiding us through that period. The knives were out at one stage.
It was notable that he had 12 different staff members join him for the award photo (SPFL). The likes of Harry Kewell and Stevie Woods were present, but so were some lesser-known figures like scout Peter Houston.
Rodgers is being classy by thanking some of the people in the background who helped him win the award. The sense that we are all in this together is only strengthened by it.
Tynecastle will be up next on Sunday.
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