4 h. ago Dermot Desmond criticises ‘divisive’ Brendan Rodgers after leaving Celtic

Former boss Martin O’Neill and ex-Celtic player Shaun Maloney have been put in temporary charge following Rodgers’ second mid-season exit.

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5 h. ago Celtic: Brendan Rodgers resigns as interim manager named in shock Celtic Park return

Glasgow outfit are eight points off top spot

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6 h. ago Brendan Rodgers resigns as Celtic manager with interim replacements revealed

Rodgers’ second stint at Celtic Park ends in resignation with the club eight points adrift of top spot

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6 h. ago Brendan Rodgers resigns at Celtic with Martin O’Neill to be interim manager

Celtic eight points behind Hearts in Scottish PremiershipFormer Celtic player Shaun Maloney to join O’NeillMartin O’Neill has made a remarkable return to Celtic as interim manager after Brendan Rodgers resigned from the Scottish champions on Monday. Rodgers, who had been deeply frustrated by Celtic’s lack of activity in the transfer market, had planned to see out the season in Glasgow but instead walked away 24 hours after a 3-1 loss to Hearts at Tynecastle. Celtic trail the Edinburgh club by eight points in Scotland’s top flight.Celtic are likely to at least assess the status of Ange Postecoglou, their former manager who left Nottingham Forest earlier this month. The Australian has previously shown no interest in returning to past employers but may be limited in his alternative options after a wounding period in England. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago ‘Divisive’ Rodgers leaves Celtic to be replaced by O’Neill as interim manager

Desmond calls Rodgers ‘misleading and self-serving’Manager resigns with club eight points behind HeartsThe scale of recent disharmony inside Celtic has come to light with the resignation of Brendan Rodgers. By way of immediate response the club’s main – and typically publicity-shy – shareholder, Dermot Desmond, has remarkably unleashed on what he branded “self-serving” behaviour by Rodgers. In a further dramatic twist and two decades after leaving the club, Martin O’Neill will return to take charge of Celtic on an interim basis.Celtic confirmed Rodgers had left his position shortly before 10pm on Monday. O’Neill, assisted by Shaun Maloney, will preside over Wednesday’s visit of Falkirk to Celtic Park and most likely the League Cup semi-final against Rangers on Sunday. Celtic are likely to at least assess the situation of Ange Postecoglou, another of their former managers, who left Nottingham Forest earlier this month. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago ‘Divisive’ Rodgers leaves Celtic and is replaced by O’Neill as interim manager

Desmond calls Rodgers ‘misleading and self-serving’Manager resigns with club eight points behind HeartsThe scale of recent disharmony inside Celtic has come to light with the resignation of Brendan Rodgers. By way of immediate response the club’s main – and typically publicity-shy – shareholder, Dermot Desmond, has remarkably unleashed on what he branded “self-serving” behaviour by Rodgers. In a further dramatic twist and two decades after leaving the club, Martin O’Neill will return to take charge of Celtic on an interim basis.Celtic confirmed Rodgers had left his position shortly before 10pm on Monday. O’Neill, assisted by Shaun Maloney, will preside over Wednesday’s visit of Falkirk to Celtic Park. Celtic then face Rangers in the League Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday. It is far from impossible O’Neill will be given an extended run in charge. Ange Postecoglou has been installed as the early favourite and is available after leaving Nottingham Forest. The likelihood of the...

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9 d. ago Rangers reaction: Steven Smith "as it stands" claim as interim manager enters unknown after draw with Dundee United

Stand-in rues second-half slackness as Rangers drop more home points

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9 d. ago Managerless Rangers salvage point but fans voice anger at players and board

James Tavernier’s late goal earned Rangers a 2-2 draw with Dundee United at Ibrox as the interim manager, Steven Smith, got a taste of the fragility which has dogged the club all season.The under-19s coach was taking the reins for the first time while the Light Blues search for a new manager to replace the sacked Russell Martin, with former Rangers player Kevin Muscat set to take over. Improvement under Smith was immediate and after 25 minutes Thelo Aasgaard scored a terrific first goal since signing from Luton in the summer. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Managerless Rangers ‘lucky to get a point’ as fans vent anger at players and board

James Tavernier’s late goal earned Rangers a 2-2 draw with Dundee United at Ibrox as the interim manager, Steven Smith, got a taste of the fragility that has dogged the club this season. “Any potential new manager that’s watching knows there is talent in the group. But it’s just about how you get that consistency over a 90-minute game. And then the results will start to change,” he said.“To go from the level in the first half where you’re thinking you should be two or three goals up to coming away at the end where you’re probably lucky to get a point is quite frustrating. When you’ve only worked with a group of four, four or five training sessions, it’s quite difficult.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Kevin Muscat is the man Rangers NEED says Stevie Smith as he reveals previous corridor meetings with fearsome Aussie

KEVIN MUSCAT is precisely the kind of manager Rangers need right now. That's the opinion of interim boss Stevie Smith, the man currently tasked with holding the fort while the Shanghai Port boss ties up the loose ends before taking over at Ibrox. Smith has stepped up from his role with the Ibrox side's Under-19s...

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