Brendan Rodgers urges Celtic to ‘keep grinding away’ over busy festive period

The Hoops are competing on three fronts after winning the Premier Sports Cup.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers acknowledges the crowd. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.

Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic have to simply keep grinding away through a tough fixture schedule that will not be eased by a winter break this season.

Following the goalless draw against Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday, which cut the Hoops lead at the top of the William Hill Premiership over Rangers to nine points, the Parkhead boss began preparing for the visit of Motherwell on St Stephen's Day.