Brendan Rodgers’ first game as Celtic boss ended in humiliation as his Hoops side were humbled 1-0 by Lincoln Red Imps in the first leg of their second Champions League qualifier at the Victoria stadium, last night.

The Parkhead side laboured in the searing heat of the goalless first 45 minutes and were then stunned when Lee Casciaro, who had scored Gibraltar's first international goal against Scotland at Hampden in 2015, sensationally put the part-timers ahead in the 47th minute.

Hoops striker Leigh Griffiths hit the woodwork twice as the Scottish champions battled for their dignity, but, buoyed by their stunning breakthrough, the hosts held out for a result which ranks as the most embarrassing in Celtic’s history.

The return game at Celtic Park next week should still be a formality, but Rodgers' tenure has begun in the worst possible way.

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