Brendan Rodgers criticizes Vaclav Cerny over Old Firm water bottle celebration

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has criticized Rangers winger Vaclav Cerny for his water-squirting celebrations directed at Celtic fans during the recent Old Firm derby, calling it a 'lack of respect.' Cerny, who celebrated after Hamza Igamane scored a late winner, has faced police inquiries and potential disciplinary action from the Scottish Football Association due to the incident. While Rangers' interim boss Barry Ferguson defended Cerny, stating he was simply over-excited, Rodgers firmly stated he would not tolerate such behavior from his players, emphasizing the importance of maintaining respect in football. He highlighted that while players have the right to celebrate, there are boundaries that should not be crossed, especially in such a charged atmosphere. The controversy comes in the wake of Rangers' 3-2 victory, which has intensified the rivalry between the clubs. Rodgers reiterated the need for decorum amid the high emotions of the fixture, suggesting that Cerny's actions were unnecessary and detrimental to sportsmanship.