Brendan Rodgers not expecting guard of honour at Rangers despite tradition

"I think that when two clubs and the rivalry are so emotional, it's always difficult for the team that comes up short."

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers celebrates victory. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers feels a guard of honour for champions is a mark of respect that honours the traditions of football.

But he accepts that it would be a challenge for rivals that "come up short quite a lot" to applaud their opponents.