Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praises Buckie Thistle's 'spirit' and supporters on 'amazing day for the club'
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CELTIC manager Brendan Rodgers praised the spirit of Buckie Thistle on what he described as "an amazing day" for the Jags.
Buckie were beaten 5-0 by the Hoops at Celtic Park, but the effort put in by the visitors garnered great praise from the Celtic boss.
He also talked about the Jags' journey to Parkhead and praised the travelling Buckie support for backing their team right until the death.
"The spirit impressed me most," Rodgers said. "We have all seen the journey they have been on to get here and it's an absolutely amazing day for the club and the players.
"The reality kicks in when you turn up here with the magnitude of the game and the stadium, but they gave absolutely everything.
"The goalkeeper (Stuart Knight) did really, really well and made some good saves.
"Hopefully it's a memory that stays with them for many years. That's what football is about - creating those memories and they did amazing to be here."
The Celtic boss was pleased with his own side's showing. It took them 25 minutes to take the lead through Paulo Bernardo, before goals from Odin Holm and Kyogo made it 3-0 at half-time.
Luis Palma and Rocco Vata added the fourth and the fifth after the change of ends.
"It was a good day for both clubs," Rodgers added. "From our perspective we professionally got the job done and played some good football and scored some good goals.
"And for Buckie Thistle it's an amazing day. The players gave everything and their support was there for the team right until the end."
