Brendan Rodgers Resigns Celtic Manager Role; Martin O'Neill Takes Interim Charge

Brendan Rodgers resigned as Celtic manager following a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Hearts, leaving the club eight points behind in the Scottish Premiership. Martin O’Neill has been appointed interim manager to stabilize the team, with assistance from Shaun Maloney. Rodgers faced criticism from principal shareholder Dermot Desmond, who accused him of divisive behavior and misleading communication, particularly regarding contract extension talks. Former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou, recently sacked by Nottingham Forest, is considered a strong candidate to return and bring positivity back to the club, alongside other potential candidates such as Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Meanwhile, Rodgers is linked with a possible quick return to Premier League management, with Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly considering him for their managerial vacancy. Celtic is actively searching for a permanent manager amid a turbulent period marked by internal disputes and poor results.