Brendan Rodgers Defends Mark Lawwell at AGM

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers strongly defended former head of recruitment Mark Lawwell during the club's annual general meeting, following criticism of Lawwell's transfer record. Lawwell, who left his role in March, was praised by Rodgers for his significant contributions, particularly in bringing in manager Ange Postecoglou and other players like Alistair Johnston. Chairman Peter Lawwell reacted defensively to a shareholder's query regarding his son's departure, labeling it an obsession. Despite the scrutiny, Rodgers emphasized that not every signing is successful and reiterated Lawwell's dedication to the club's success. The meeting also addressed financial health, with finance officer Chris McKay indicating a willingness to consider lowering ticket prices, while emphasizing the impact of rising costs on operational decisions. Overall, the AGM highlighted Celtic's solid cash reserves, which stood at £77 million, providing flexibility for future investments.