BBC reporter 'not fazed' by Brendan Rodgers comments after Celtic boss was accused of 'casual sexism'

The former Liverpool and Leicester manager leapt to the defence of his players after they came from behind to win 3-1 at Fir Park.

Celtic have received widespread criticism in recent weeks having blown an eight-point lead over Old Firm rivals Rangers at the top of the table.

They are now two points behind Philippe Clement's rejuvenated side and Rodgers has come under pressure.

Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland on Sunday, Rodgers said: "There's a story being written about this group, but we'll write our own story."

Lewis was holding the interview and attempted to draw more out of the 51-year-old.

She replied: "Can you give us a bit more? You don't want to give us a bit more insight by what you mean by that?"

But Rodgers refused to add further detail, responding: "No, no. You know exactly what I mean."

Lewis again pushed for Rodgers to elaborate, saying: "I'm actually not sure I do know exactly what you mean.

"Can you tell us? People might be interested to know. You're the one that's bringing that up. So can you not give us some more on it?"

But Rodgers was keen to end the interview quickly and said: "Ok, done, good girl, well done, cheers."

Rodgers walked away and Lewis can be heard saying: "There you go, he's done, good girl."

The 'good girl' comment has since been condemned by the Scottish Feminist Network and campaigners at For Women Scotland.

But the Daily Mail says Lewis is 'not fazed at all' by Rodgers' remark, although she was frustrated he left the interview early.

Lewis, 53, is an experienced broadcaster who has covered Scottish football at club and international level, as well as working at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.

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A spokeswoman for campaign group For Women Scotland said that Rodgers showed 'casual sexism' with his comment.

The spokeswoman said: "Jane Lewis was just doing her job, trying to extract an explanation from Brendan Rodgers on his cryptic comment.

"That the go-to attitude was condescension is quite illuminating, but really very depressing in 2024. We thought dinosaurs were extinct."

Meanwhile, GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes defended Rodgers on Monday morning, saying: "He meant good girl.

"Brendan Rodgers is from Carnock in Northern Ireland. We say ‘good girl’ all the time.

"We are admonished for it all the time because it’s not contemporary.

"I can honestly tell you that Northern Irish people will say ‘good girl, good boy, good lad’."