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Scott Sinclair comments on Brendan Rodgers’ exit from Celtic

Scott Sinclair of Celtic is challenged by Scott Arfield of Rangers during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Ce...
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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers left Parkhead for Leicester City back in February.

Scott Sinclair of Celtic battles for the ball with James Tavernier of Rangers during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premier League between Celtic and at Ibrox Stadium on December 29, 2018 in...

Scott Sinclair has told the Scotsman that Brendan Rodgers’ exit came as a shock to everyone at Celtic.

Rodgers departed Celtic mid-way through the campaign, after Leicester City came in for him.

The popular manager’s exit could have rocked Celtic, but the Bhoys have remained on course to lift the treble for the third season in a row.

And Sinclair feels that Neil Lennon, who came in to replace Rodgers, should be given plenty of credit for the job he has done at Celtic.

“It was a shock for the whole squad when Brendan went,” the £3 million forward said (the Guardian). “No-one saw it happening. We came into training one day and he left.

“It was quite difficult for us as players but at the same time, we got on with it. You move on. That’s exactly what we have done.

“It was a tough time for Lenny to come in, with all the uncertainty among the players about what was going on.

“He has come in with his own ways and he is a totally different manager to Brendan. They are their own men and have different styles of playing. He has done a great job, he’s got us to another cup final and eight in a row.”

Scott Sinclair of Celtic walks on the pitch prior to the Betfred Cup Final between Celtic and Aberdeen at Hampden Park on December 2, 2018 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Celtic have one more game to play this season, as they take on Hearts in the cup final tomorrow.

If Lennon is to have a chance of getting the job on a permanent basis it is widely agreed that Celtic will have to win at Hampden Park at the weekend.

Celtic beat Hearts 2-1 in the league last weekend, which should give them plenty of confidence of picking up a result tomorrow afternoon.

Scott Sinclair of Celtic in action during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and St Mirren at Celtic Park on January 23, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.