BRENDAN RODGERS has backed Celtic’s TV blackout stance. The Hoops have opted out of the SPFL contract which awarded extra broadcasting rights to Premier Sports. 3 Brendan Rodgers reacted to the news after his side's friendly win against Sligo Rovers Credit: Sportsfile Home clubs are due to pocket £75,000 for each additional clash shown on the channel.
But now no league matches from Parkhead - including the October 19 showdown with Aberdeen - will be broadcast on Premier Sports. Rodgers said: “I think the club has shown they have really thought about the supporters. “They could have easily taken the money .
But they have kept the games there for supporters who come and see them. read more celtic stories FASHION MEETING Celtic to bring in ‘most stylish man in football’ to revamp operations MEGA OFFER Get £50 in free bets to spend on football when you stake £10 with Betfred “It’s a shame, it would have been a great game for television , but it’s not to be. “It allows us to get a good run into next week and a bit of recovery time before we play again on the Wednesday.
“We will be ready to go. You can’t win really when it comes to this kind of thing. “But the club have put the fans first – and that is important.
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