Brendan Rogers to be honoured in Mid and East Antrim

by Gráinne Connolly

Football manager Brendan Rogers will be invited to a Mayor's reception in Mid and East Antrim in recognition of his outstanding achievements in the game.

At a recent council meeting, members agreed a motion for Council to officially recognise the Carnlough native's success. 

The motion, proposed by Councillor James McKeown stated: 

“Given our record of celebrating any local sporting success that we in Mid and East Antrim Council recognise the achievements of Carnlough man Brendan Rodgers in leading Glasgow Celtic to a second consecutive domestic treble in Scottish football.

“This is a historic achievement as records show Brendan and his team are the first to complete such a feat in Scotland.

"It is also historic as only two other teams in any other country have been able to complete a double treble in top flight football."

The motion was seconded by Councillor Patrice Hardy.

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Councillor Lindsay Millar said she would be keen to host Mr Rodgers and an invite would be issued soon. 

Brendan Rogers, grew grew up in Carnlough and attended St.Patrick's College in Ballymena.

He also previously managed Liverpool, Swansea City, Reading and Watford.