Watch box office Brendan Rodgers give delicious rangers dig

Brendan Rodgers, orchestrating Celtic’s triumphant 5-0 victory over Buckie Thistle in the Scottish Cup, has become the maestro of amusement for the Celtic fanbase, steering them through the unpredictable realms of the Xverse. In the wake of the match, Rodgers masterfully delivered a veiled jab that sent the fans into a state of frenzied chuckles and snickers.

The spectacle began with the match’s opening moments, teasing a penalty for Celtic, only to have it swiftly waved off for offside after a tantalizing VAR review—a delectable slice of irony. This ironic twist followed a previous game at Celtic Park, where the Rangers camp had thrown a full-blown tantrum over a denied penalty, later revealed, in an amusing twist of fate, to be offside anyway. The aftermath unfolded as a prolonged circus of outrage, with debates fueled by either a lack of knowledge or a stubborn desire to stir the pot.

Soccer Football – Scottish Cup – Fourth Round – Celtic v Buckie Thistle – Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain – January 21, 2024 Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers celebrates after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

In his post-match reflections, Brendan Rodgers playfully questioned the referees’ logic, proposing a more streamlined approach to VAR. He suggested examining the entire play sequence for offsides or fouls before delving into the penalty drama, potentially avoiding the contentious debates altogether.

With a twinkle in his eye and a sly grin, Rodgers couldn’t resist emphasizing that the disputed penalty “wouldn’t have counted because it was offside ‘as we know’,” effectively tossing a playful jab at the uproar from Ibrox after Rangers’ defeat at Celtic Park. This cheeky remark, initially shared in the match report, gained an extra layer of mischief when STV released the video, capturing Rodgers’ smile as the proverbial cherry on top of this comedic saga.

The ‘as we know’ is absolutely box office 😂 pic.twitter.com/Z1e6D6v5ZA

— Craig (@CraigCelt) January 22, 2024

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