Brendan Rodgers says loss in Gibraltar is ‘no embarrassment’

Rodgers' message to Celtic fans was to "stay calm".

Brendan Rodgers says loss in Gibraltar is ‘no embarrassment’

Brendan Rodgers claimed there was "no embarrassment" in losing his first game as Celtic boss 1-0 against part-time Lincoln Red Imps in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier at the Victoria Stadium.

The Parkhead side were stunned when striker Lee Casciaro, who had scored Gibraltar's first international goal against Scotland at Hampden in 2015, sensationally put the part-timers ahead in the 47th minute.

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