Paul Scholes gives X-rated response to Brendan Rodgers 'sexism' row after Celtic manager's 'good girl' comment

Paul Scholes has delivered an X-rated response to Brendan Rodgers’ ‘sexism’ row.

After Celtic’s 3-1 win over Motherwell over the weekend, Rodgers made unwanted headlines during his post-match interview with BBC Radio Scotland reporter Jane Lewis.

He said: “The win was important for us, psychologically and for our football. It was another game to convince that, when we play how we can play, then the goals and creativity will be there.

“So I'm delighted for the players because, like I've said, there's a story been written about this group. So we will write our own story.”

When Lewis asked Rodgers to elaborate, the former Liverpool boss said: “No. Are we done? Good girl, well done.”

However, Rodgers’ ‘good girl’ did not go down well, with many accusing him of ‘casual sexism’.

Reacting to the matter, ex-Manchester United and England midfielder Scholes wrote on social media: “This world needs to f*** right off... bye!”

Speaking during a pre-match press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Rodgers responded for the first time since the incident occurred.

He said: “I've spoken to Jane and she wasn't offended, we had a laugh about it. She'll continue to ask me awkward questions I'm sure, but I see her every week. We've got good relations, like I have with most people in my life, whether that's professional or social.

🗣️ "I find it saddening as much as anything, because I'm not that type of person, I could never be that."

Brendan Rodgers addresses criticism from campaigners after saying "good girl" to a reporter, who says she took no offence to the comments, following the win at Motherwell ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/TuxuPwr387

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“Obviously, sadly for me I think now in society, where people are looking to find something that is offensive to try and pin on to people. You guys up here, any journalist or reporter, I've always based my life on relationships so I've always offered a warmth, respect, being courteous and offered time to people. That will never change.

“Obviously when there was that little bit that was out there, or big bit, whatever it was, then I feel the need to address that. I deal with people in life, whether it's players, wanting them to become better, people in the media.”