Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers felt Falkirk had posed their biggest challenge of the season but he took responsibility for a disjointed first hour after making eight changes.Falkirk led at Celtic Park approaching the final 20 minutes but substitute Nicolas Kuhn produced two assists for Adam Idah and two goals himself as the Hoops set up a Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Aberdeen.

Brendan Rodgers made eight changes to the side that thumped Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League on Wednesday, but the hosts found themselves behind early on

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is wary of the threat posed by more than one familiar face when Falkirk visit Parkhead on Sunday. When the quarter-final draw was made, Rodgers spoke of his admiration for “great man” John McGlynn, who worked in the Celtic backroom staff during the Northern Irishman’s first spell in Glasgow.

Falkirk manager John McGlynn says his focus is on achieving more success with the Bairns – having been linked with the vacant St Johnstone job.

Rodgers labelled Falkirk the best team Celtic have come up against this season - and fans think it was a dig at Rangers

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was delighted with the attitude of his players as they came from behind to beat Falkirk to reach the League Cup semi-finals.