‘We say good girl all the time’: Eamonn Holmes weighs into Brendan Rodgers sexism row

Holmes said that Rodgers was simply using a Northern Irish expression when speaking to the female journalist.

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes has weighed in to support Brendan Rodgers following the under-fire Celtic manager’s comments towards a female reporter.

Rodgers has been accused of sexism after he called a reporter “a good girl” and stormed out of a BBC radio interview following Celtic’s 3-1 win over Motherwell on Sunday.

The comeback victory at Fir Park saw Rodgers’ side close the gap on Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.

Despite the much-needed boost for Celtic’s chances of winning a third straight league title, Rodgers appeared angry and frustrated in a post-match interview with BBC Radio Scotland 's Jane Lewis.

While analysing his team's performance, the Co Antrim man fired back at criticism saying: "There's a story being written about this group, but we'll write our own story."

Rodgers repeatedly refused to expand on his answer before shutting the interviewer down.

"You know exactly what I mean," he insisted.

Lewis responded: "I'm actually not sure exactly what you mean. Can you tell us? People might be interested to know. You're the one that's bringing it up so..."

After being pushed again, Rodgers said "Okay, are we done" before adding: "Well done, good girl, cheers."

The row has ignited fury on social media with some fans accusing Rodgers of displaying “misogyny”.

"Yeah handling the pressure well, fake narratives and condescending to females," one X user wrote.

Another added: "Did Brendan Rodgers really just refer to a female journalist as good girl? That’s outrageous, he’s lost it"

It’s understood that Lewis is unfazed by the comment.

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes

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