Brendan Rodgers has told Celtic's cynics "I don't care" as he moved to shut down the outside noise surrounding the club.The champions are now level at the Premiership summit with city rivals Rangers after they defeated Ross County midweek in their final game in hand over the Hoops.
Philippe Clement and his troops had the chance to leapfrog the Parkhead outfit into top spot but failed to get the three goals they needed after running out 3-1 winners meaning both sides are level on points and goal difference.The Hoops did hold a healthy advantage at one point during the early season struggles in Govan that ended up with Michael Beale being axed and Clement taking over the top job.
He's since clawed back the points gap with a run of consistent results coupled up with some dropped points by Rodgers' side.
Both are in action this weekend as the pressure starts to build on the duo with both neck and neck and every single point now looking crucial as we head towards the business end of the season.Asked what narrative has been built-up and the perception this season of his side outside the club, Rodgers blasted: "To be fair I don't care.
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