With the arrival of Kouassi Eboule within a week of the transfer window opening Brendan Rodgers has again demonstrated that he is serious about business.
The warm, friendly public image is accurate but behind that there is an utterly ruthless individual who won’t let sentiment get in his way to success.
Anthony Stokes looked destined for another chance at Celtic after his Scottish Cup winning exploits with Hibs, not so according to Rodgers who let the Irishman leave.
Efe Ambrose was backed to the hilt while he was playing, as soon as other options emerged he dropped completely out of the picture.
As he takes his squad out to Dubai the Celtic boss will be watching every minor detail to see who he can trust for another Champions League qualification campaign. Those that can’t be trusted will be replaced.
The joys of a 58 point haul from 20 matches won’t be reflected on, everything will be geared towards the remaining 18 games and the Champions League qualification process.
There has already been a number of victims of ruthless Rodgers, being on board the Brendan Bus seems like the place to be.