BRENDAN RODGERS slammed his own fans for singing about Kieran Tierney.
The Celtic boss branded the chants about the Arsenal star “disrespectful” to incumbent left-back Greg Taylor.
SunSport exclusively revealed last month that the Hoops are hoping to seal Tierney’s signing from Arsenal on a pre-contract agreement.
It would mean a stunning return for the Scot, who began his career at Celtic Park and made 170 appearances for Celtic.
Rodgers acknowledged that history but felt it was wrong for fans to sing his name given Taylor has been a tremendous club servant.
He said after the win over St. Mirren: “There were a few things I may have overheard at the end there. That’s a total lack of respect. Of course there is.
“Greg Taylor, he’s been absolutely amazing at this club.
“How does he feel? I haven’t spoken to him, but I don’t think he can miss it, being on the pitch.
“He nearly breaks his nose, bleeding for the club, for a cause.
“It’s not very respectful to sing for another player, no matter what Kieran’s history is. I don’t like that.
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“What I know is this is a man who gives everything for this club.
“He’s there for the team, he stands up and is counted. The next mistake, he goes again.
“His availability and consistency over a long period of time has been absolutely brilliant.
“I’m really hopeful we’ll keep him.”
