BBC reporter Jane Lewis says she took no offence at Brendan Rodgers calling her a "good girl" during an interview after Celtic's recent 3-1 win over Motherwell.
The Parkhead boss has sparked outrage across the country after the comments came at the end of an interview in which the 50-year-old was clearly frustrated at the line of questioning.
Rodgers blasted the narrative he feels has been written about his side so far this season.
When pushed to explain the meaning of his comment by experienced journalist Lewis, Rodgers refused stating: "No, no. You know exactly what I mean. No."
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Lewis said: "Can you tell us anymore, you're the one who brought that up so can you not give us some more on it?"
And then Rodgers ended the conversation, saying: "Okay, are we done? Good girl, well done, cheers."
Calls have since come for Rodgers to apologise for the comment with "casual sexism" referenced in response to the manager's remarks.
But Lewis herself says she took no offence to the comments. "Clearly, the interview on Sunday has become a talking point," she said.
"I don't believe there was any offence meant by Brendan Rodgers - and for my part, there was none taken."
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