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Oisin Doherty

Brendan Rodgers welcomed back to Celtic by 76-year-old superfan

Brendan Rodgers has been welcomed back to Celtic by a 76-year-old superfan who is delighted that he is back in the hotseat at Parkhead.

The new boss returned to Lennoxtown to begin preparation for the new season as the Hoops look to build after last year's famous treble winning season.

While Rodgers hasn't been welcomed back with open arms by every Celtic fan given his acrimonious departure for Leicester in 2019, Patsy Cullen is delighted to see him back in Glasgow.

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Before pre-season training resumes, the 50-year-old was given a warm welcome back to the club by Ms Cullen who placed tri-colour bunting along the side of the road in honour of the County Antrim native.

The superfan showed her commitment by travelling from Whitburn to the training ground to pay welcome Rodgers back to the club.

Rodgers previously spent three years at Celtic between 2016 and 2019. He went undefeated domestically in his first season at the club and won the treble, a feat he matched the following season.

He joined Leicester in 2019 and lead the Foxes to fifth placed finishes in his first two seasons in charge before Rodgers guided the club to FA Cup triumph over Chelsea in 2021.

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