In terms of comparison, Kris Boyd retracts his criticism of Celtics manager Brendan Rodgers, replacing Ange Postecoglou with Derek Adams.

Shockwaves had been sent around Scottish football when it grew to become obvious the Northern Irishman had been persuaded to return to Parkhead after the Aussie opted to pass on to Tottenham. He hadn’t been expected to return to Scottish football after himself leaving to the Premier League and while some fans were wary of welcoming him back, others felt it greater than softened the blow of losing Postecoglou.

Rangers hero Boyd actually agreed with the latter and used to be on document as saying it was an improvement in the dugout. Not anymore. The Hoops have allowed their competitors again into the title race after looking at ease and performances have been flat for weeks now.

The pundit, speakme in the Scottish Sun, said: “Celtic fans, I have a confession to make. Back in June, I stated Brendan Rodgers was an improve on the departing Ange Postecoglou.

“For the first time in a lengthy time, I’ll hold my palms up and admit I referred to as it wrong. I was once anticipating the 2016/17 version of Rodgers to return and take Celtic by storm again. Instead, the Parkhead punters are seeing a very distinctive boss, as Wednesday’s woeful show against Hibs showed.

“Sure, Celtic won the game thanks to two penalties and it ought to give up up being a crucial three points. Yes, they stay pinnacle and ought to go on to beat an enhancing Rangers team to the title.

“But as I said on Sky Sports, the result was a robbery. And judging via the reaction, that Easter Road performance has only made Celtic followers more worried that Philippe Clement’s aspect are going to topple them. It’s clear something isn’t proper at the club. There has been too lots of a drop-off from closing year’s Treble-winning team.”

Boyd cannot put his finger on what has came about to the 51-year-old, a supervisor well-known for enhancing players, and says he’s solely been capable to do that with Liam Scales and Matt O’Riley this campaign.

He can not see this 2d spell lasting lengthy and has in contrast it to a failing marriage.

He added: “When Postecoglou first left for Tottenham, the Northern Irishman privately made it clear he wasn’t interested. What passed off to convince him a 2nd stint there was once a right thought is anybody’s guess.

“Exactly what imaginative and prescient Dermot Desmond and the Celtic board bought him, I don’t be aware of — however it genuinely wasn’t this. Watching Rodgers and Celtic this season has been like seeing a couple supply a failed marriage one closing go. It didn’t work out in the give up the first time, and the second time is turning out to be a mistake.

“Win or lose the title, it looks inevitable the reunion won’t remaining long-term. My question is this: What befell to Brendan Rodgers, the improvement coach?

“Is it a case that Celtic have made too many signings that need to be developed? Seriously, how many players have expanded below him this season? Liam Scales, who was once forty eight hours away from going to Aberdeen, and Matt O’Riley. I can’t suppose of any more.

“Rodgers earned his reputation improving players at Swansea, Liverpool, Leicester and at some stage in his last Parkhead stint. This time, persons are struggling and the team has misplaced the spark Postecoglou gave them.”

Not only has the former Gers purpose desktop taken away the beneficial comparison to Postecoglou however he has additionally now likened Rodgers to Derek Adams.

The controversial former Morecambe boss left the Staggies this week after just 79 days in charge after a series of bizarre interviews in which he belittled his own group and Scottish football.

Boyd went on: “That’s before we even come to his public remarks about the squad and signings. Rodgers constantly spoke about the need for ‘quality’ after a summer window that noticed ten gamers arrive?

“Again, it brings me back to this question about the vision he used to be offered final June. Even after the January window shut, Rodgers was once still throwing out barbed comments about investment and the popular of the squad.

“Before the Hibs game, he was requested about the distinction in Celtic’s performances from this season to last. Rodgers defended his methods and blamed a trade in the ‘level of player’ available to him.

“What a vote of confidence that have to have been for the crew despatched out to face Hibs. It was the sort of comment Derek Adams used to be slaughtered for making earlier than he quit.”