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Mark Walker

Brendan Rodgers quizzed on whether he will get a Celtic winner's medal

Ex-Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers (Image: Mark Runnacles / Shutterstock)

Brendan Rodgers has admitted he's in the dark about whether he will get a title-winner's medal this season with Celtic.

The former Celtic boss is now in charge of Al-Qadsiah after a sensational, acrimonious departure from Parkhead in October following a breakdown in the relationship with the board.

Rodgers, who was in his second spell at the club, was in charge for nine league matches this season, where Celtic won five, drew two and lost twice - the last of which was a 3-1 defeat at Hearts.

Celtic went on to win the title in the most dramatic of last day glory after twice hiring Martin O'Neill, with Wilfried Nancy in between in a catastrophic stint.


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According to the SPFL rules, the champions will receive 25 winners medals for "players, other staff and officials" but can purchase more if they wish, with requests made to and approved by the SPFL board.

Rodgers is preparing for his final match in the Saudi league season tonight against Al-Hittihad.

He was asked directly if Celtic had been in touch following their weekend triumph about awarding him a title medal - which would be his fifth with Celtic.

He replied: "No, Celtic have not contacted me at all about a medal.

"My focus is on trying to win the last game of the season.

"Our mentality will be the same as in the first game I managed.

"I want to thank the players for their efforts this season. Even if there isn't much motivation for the team, we will show the same urgency as usual because if we don't play with a winning mentality, the players will lose their focus."

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