Celtic's draw against Kairat Almaty adds to the strained relationship between manager Brendan Rodgers and the board over their lack of transfers.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers refused to be drawn on transfer rumours linking Jamie Vardy with a move to Parkhead in the summer window. Recent reports claim that the 38-year-old striker has his

After a frustrating 0-0 draw with Kairat Almaty at Celtic Park, Rodgers was asked whether this situation, facing a perilous second leg away from home without

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has tempered expectations for any last-minute additions to his squad ahead of the crucial Champions League play-offs, while pointedly refusing to address speculation linking veteran striker Jamie Vardy with a move to Parkhead.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: "We're disappointed with the result and first-half performance. We didn't start with the intent and mentality we wanted to. We were quite passive. "We weren't moving as a team as we would like. The second half was better, we started well, but couldn't find the breakthrough in the final third of the pitch.

Brendan Rodgers heard the Celtic board come under fire from fans after his fears were founded with a goalless draw against Kairat Almaty in the first leg of the Champions League play-off.

The 38-year-old is a free agent after leaving Leicester City at the end of the season; Sky Sports News understands there has been no contact between Celtic and the striker; Brendan Rodgers managed Var

Quizzed on Johnston's condition and whether he had the knowledge of a timeline for the injury layoff after the match on TNT Sports, Rodgers said: "I don't, but it looks like a hamstring, which is a shame because he started the season so well."

Brendan Rodgers Celtic transfer update. Speaking after the game, Rodgers was asked if there was added frustration over not being in a better place knowing these games were ahead,

Manager Brendan Rodgers insists the failure to strengthen Celtic's squad for their Champions League play off with Kairat was "not my decision" and concedes that he has to "accept where it's at".