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Mark Pirie

9 Celtic takeaways from Brendan Rodgers unveiling as he sets big Champions League target and transfer power put in focus

It was always going to be blockbuster - and Brendan Rodgers' first press conference since returning as Celtic boss certainly delivered.

Initially viewed as a controversial appointment after his sudden departure during his first time in the Parkhead hot seat for Leicester City, the sceptics among the Celtic support are slowly warming up to the idea of a Treble winner taking over from Ange Postecoglou. However, the first words uttered when Rodgers faced the media were always going to play a part in winning back the punters ahead of the new campaign.

There was plenty on the agenda from how he left during his first time to transfer budgets ahead of the new campaign with the Champions League on the mind of plenty of fans going into the new season. Silverware will also be demanded coming off the back of Treble winning campaign - and Rodgers was all too aware of the demands of Glasgow as he looks to keep Michael Beale's Rangers at bay.

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