Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers felt Falkirk had posed their biggest challenge of the season but he took responsibility for a disjointed first hour after making eight changes.Falkirk led at Celtic Park approaching the final 20 minutes but substitute Nicolas Kuhn produced two assists for Adam Idah and two goals himself as the Hoops set up a Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Aberdeen.

Rodgers could make 11 changes to his starting line-up from the side who created Champions League history by recording their biggest win in the competition. And he’d still field a side containing seven-figure signings and capped players from a variety of countries.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is wary of the threat posed by more than one familiar face when Falkirk visit Parkhead on Sunday. When the quarter-final draw was made, Rodgers spoke of his admiration for “great man” John McGlynn, who worked in the Celtic backroom staff during the Northern Irishman’s first spell in Glasgow.

John McGlynn reckons his Bairns can blast towards promotion after getting the backing of Brendan Rodgers. The Celtic boss came into the Falkirk dressing room after the 5-2 Premier Sports Cup win to pay tribute to the performance.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted with the attitude of his players as they came from behind to beat Falkirk to reach the League Cup semi-finals.