Brendan Rodgers insists there will be no let-up as runaway leaders Celtic complete 'historic' year
Share:
Brendan Rodgers hailed 2024 as a historic year for his table-topping Celtic side. The champions stretched their lead over Rangers at the summit of the SPFL Premiership to 14 points with a thrashing of St Johnstone at Parkhead. Goals from Nicolas Kuhn, Kyogo Furuhashi (2) and Daizen Maeda resolved a one-sided contest as Rodgers’ side rounded off a calendar year when they lifted all three domestic trophies and lost only two games, to Hearts and Borussia Dortmund.
![[Kyogo Furuhashi takes the acclaim of his manager after scoring two of the goals at Celtic Park]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/22/93568327-0-image-a-116_1735510711211.jpg)
As focus turned to Ibrox and Thursday’s Old Firm clash, Rodgers dismissed talk of sealing a fourth straight title if they stretch their lead over their oldest rivals to 17 points. Satisfied with the relentless consistency displayed in the last 12 months, however, the Parkhead boss said: ‘We’re not even at the halfway point. I think that’s the thing, there’s still such a long way to go for us. I’m just so pleased with what 2024 has brought us in performance and statistics.
![[Nicolas Kuhn celebrates scoring the opening goal in a victory that put Celtic 14 points clear]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/22/93568333-0-image-m-118_1735510720258.jpg)
‘I thought last season was one of the best coaching seasons of my career. This season has just been a joy to work with the players and seeing them evolve and develop. Brendan Rodgers acknowledges the supporters after Celtic's 4-0 victory against St Johnstone.
Kyogo Furuhashi takes the acclaim of his manager after scoring two of the goals at Celtic Park. Nicolas Kuhn celebrates scoring the opening goal in a victory that put Celtic 14 points clear. ‘This will be one of those seasons that will be historic in terms of what we’ve achieved statistically.’.
