Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers expressed his disappointment in the current state of society after facing criticism for saying “good girl” to BBC Scotland reporter Jane Lewis at the end of an interview. Rodgers was accused of “casual sexism” by campaigners from For Women Scotland, who called for him to apologize. However, Lewis herself stated that she took no offense to the comment.
Addressing the issue at a press conference, Rodgers lamented that society seems eager to find fault or be offended. He emphasized that his interactions are based on warmth, respect, and courtesy, and that he has always maintained positive relationships with media professionals. Rodgers mentioned that he had spoken with Lewis, who assured him that she was not offended and that they had laughed about the incident.
Rodgers also shared that he recently drew inspiration from Jessica Watson, a young woman who sailed solo around the world, as an example of empowerment and resilience. He expressed sadness that despite his intentions and character, some people are quick to seek out opportunities to criticize or bring others down.
In her own statement, Lewis reiterated that she did not believe any offense was intended by Rodgers and confirmed that she did not take any offense from the exchange.
The incident occurred after Celtic’s 3-1 win over Motherwell, where Rodgers concluded his interview with Lewis by saying “Done, good girl, well done,” after a series of probing questions. Campaigners have since called for Rodgers to issue an apology.
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