– Celtic’s former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers blasted for calling female reporter ‘good girl’

Brendan Rodgers, the manager of Celtic, has drawn criticism for a recent interview in which he called a female reporter “good girl” in a condescending manner.

Consequently, what happened?
A furious Rodgers spoke with Jane Lewis of the BBC following Celtic’s dramatic victory over Motherwell on Sunday. In response to the title talk, Rodgers stated, “the story has already been written about this group, but we will write our own story.” The victory moved the Hoops to within two points of rival Rangers at the top of the league. Lewis pushed the Celtic manager to clarify his statement, to which he firmly retorted, “You know exactly what I mean.”

“No, no, no” was Rodgers’ irritated response to more of the journalist’s inquiries until he abruptly ended the interview by adding, “Okay, done.” Well done, girl. Bravo, and cheers.

THOUGHTONS PRESENT

Two women’s organizations have come out to attack former Liverpool and Leicester manager Aaron Rodgers after he made an antiquated comment.

“Jane Lewis was just doing her job today, trying to extract an explanation from Brendan Rodgers on his cryptic comment,” the Scottish Feminist Network said in a statement. That in 2024, condescending was the preferred attitude of a winning team’s manager is both highly illuminating and incredibly distressing. We believed dinosaurs to be extinct.

Scotland urged For Women Similar sentiments were expressed by Rodgers, who said, “It’s depressing that casual sexism is still embedded in sport.” Women’s accomplishments are minimized and disregarded, and their standing in the workplace is compromised. The reporter deserves an apology from Rodgers.

THE LARGER IMAGE

Despite being completely unjustified, Rodgers’ remarks highlight the stressful circumstances he faces at Celtic. Just minutes separated the Hoops from an unexpected loss to Motherwell, who were ranked ninth, but stoppage time goals from Adam Idah and Luis Palma saved all three points for the team. After winning 3-1, Celtic is currently two points clear of their bitter rivals Rangers, who are aiming to win just their second SPL title in 13 years and break their two-year league trophy drought.

RODGERS ARE NOT ALONE
Not all managers have been criticized recently for making sexist remarks, including Rodgers. In 2009, Gordon Strachan compared his Celtic side’s shocking cup loss to St. Mirren to childbirth and warned a female reporter that she would not comprehend. In 2017, former Sunderland manager David Moyes threatened to lose his job by telling a female reporter, “You still might get a slap, even though you’re a woman.”
Next?

Football’s diversification initiatives are progressing, and the game’s support for women is growing, but obviously more needs to be done to prevent such demeaning remarks directed towards female media personnel. It’s unclear how Rodgers will be held accountable for his deeds.

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