Rodgers Resigns; O'Neill Appointed Interim

Brendan Rodgers resigned from Celtic after reported tensions with the board and a public statement from major shareholder Dermot Desmond calling his conduct divisive and self‑serving. Martin O'Neill was appointed interim manager and has been joined by Shaun Maloney, former captain Stephen McManus and Mark Fotheringham in the interim coaching team; O'Neill won 4–0 against Falkirk in his first match while stressing his role is temporary. Celtic have opened a hunt for a permanent manager, with betting markets naming Kieran McKenna the early frontrunner—though Ipswich are reportedly reluctant to sell and seeking over £5 million in compensation—and former manager Ange Postecoglou among the leading candidates. Long‑serving assistant John Kennedy, coaches Jack Lyons and Adam Sadler and head of performance Glen Driscoll have left the club.