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Josh McCafferty

Brendan Rodgers reveals how Friday Celtic meeting with Michael Nicholson went

Brendan Rodgers' Friday meeting with Michael Nicholson went 'very well'.

The Celtic manager spoke to the Chief Executive Officer after his pre-Kilmarnock press conference.

"Very well," Rodgers said when asked on BBC Sportsound how the summit went. "Always cordial, always respectful. There is no issue on that front."

Rodgers was then quizzed on how the investigation into finding out who briefed against him to a national newspaper.

"There is nothing to discuss on that now," said Rodgers. "I think once the market shut and closed my intention now is to focus on the football.


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"There are other things that are not for airing or briefing now. It’s been a summer of learning I’m sure, but going forward now my concentration is purely on the team and managing this situation. Hopefully we can get us all back together again.

"I think what we are keen to do is make sure the football is united - that is what is most important in this moment.

"The spirit of the team, so they can bring that performance level onto the pitch. That is really my only concern, I think the situation between the fans and the board - I fully understand - but my job is to manage the team now.

"I just want to make sure that when the team goes on the pitch that we have control of our game, the confidence to play our game, and have real clarity on what our expectations are within the game."

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