His initial departure from the club, for Leicester City, wasn’t warmly received by some at Parkhead.

It was therefore not surprising that his return drew mixed reviews; but, with seven victories in eight games, things are starting to turn around.

Michael Stewart said in an interview with Sportscene on BBC Sport that he had “no doubt” Brendan Rodgers is Celtic’s manager is putting the team in a “good place.”

And the Bhoys’ advantage at the top of the league following yesterday’s 3-1 victory against Kilmarnock is evidence of that.