By JOHN MCGARRY

Published: 16:44, 26 October 2025 | Updated: 16:44, 26 October 2025

Brendan Rodgers insisted he shouldered full responsibility for the latest defeat which left Celtic floundering behind Hearts in the title race.

The 3-1 loss at Tynecastle extended a dismal start to the Parkhead side’s Premiership defence.

With 10 points having been dropped in the nine opening league fixtures, Celtic are now eight behind Derek McInnes’ on-form side.

The downturn in form has come amid fan unrest at a dismal summer transfer window which has seen supporters point the finger at the hierarchy.

Rodgers, though, was adamant that no-one should look beyond him for a reason why the side seem unable to find any level of consistency.

‘I’ve always taken responsibility,’ he said. ‘There’s never been a time that I haven’t.

Brendan Rodgers took full responsibility for 3-1 defeat that left Celtic eight points behind Hearts at top of Premiership table

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