Brendan Rodgers hails Celtic substitute as he explains key change that unlocked Aberdeen defence

Celtic manager on where Pittodrie victory leaves his team Brendan Rodgers hailed Celtic’s persistence on what he described as a “horrendous night for football” as the Parkhead side asserted themselves at the top of the Premiership. The Celtic manager watched Reo Hatate score a winner with 12 minutes left of a meeting that had been eagerly awaited. Sadly for the neutral, the meeting between first and second did not live up to expectations, due mostly to the appalling conditions. Wind and rain swirled around Pittodrie from start to finish with Celtic proving their mettle against the determined hosts. “We had to showcase our attitude and mentality,” said Rodgers. “You’re way up in the north of Scotland, the rain, the wind is pouring in, our supporters are stuck in a corner with no cover. We have to do it for them, do it for...