BRENDAN RODGERS beamed with utter delight when he joined his players in celebrating the nerve-riddled 2-1 win over Hibs at Easter Road.
The Hoops manager displayed his joy – and relief – as the champions restored their three-point advantage at the top of the Premiership courtesy of two penalty-kicks from new Bhoy Adam Idah.
Rodgers and his players were walking a title tightrope with no safety net in sight when he set out to emerge victorious at Easter Road for the first time as Celtic boss.
ENCOURAGEMENT…Brendan Rodgers yells instructions to his players during the action.
ENJOYMENT…Brendan Rodgers expresses his joy in the aftermath of the 2-1 triumph at Easter Road.
The 51-year-old Irishman had failed at his first four attempts – two draws and two losses – and had even witnessed his team throw away a two-goal advantage in his first game at the venue in 2017.
Scott Sinclair had notched a double on that occasion, but the hosts came back to make it 2-2 and only a goal-line clearance from Mikael Lustig prevented a complete collapse.
So, could anyone begrudge the gaffer the opportunity to celebrate big-style on this occasion?
At last, there was sunshine on Leith at last for Joy Rodgers!
IDAH DOUBLE SPOT STRIKE ON NIGHT OF HIGH ANXIETY
