Ange Postecoglou emerges favourite to replace Brendan Rodgers at Celtic after resignation

Ange Postecoglou is widely tipped to return as Celtic's permanent manager following Brendan Rodgers' resignation amid a poor start to the Scottish Premiership season. Despite recent struggles at Nottingham Forest and Tottenham, Postecoglou's previous successful tenure at Celtic, where he won multiple titles including a domestic treble, makes him the bookmakers' favorite and a popular choice among pundits like Chris Sutton. Rodgers left Celtic under a cloud of controversy, with major shareholder Dermot Desmond accusing him of contributing to a toxic atmosphere and breaking down relations with the club hierarchy. Martin O'Neill has been appointed interim head coach to stabilize the club during this transition. Postecoglou's return is seen as a potential way to restore positivity and success at Celtic, although the team currently trails league leaders Hearts by eight points. Several other former Tottenham players and managers, such as Robbie Keane and Stephen Robinson, are also considered candidates for the role, but Postecoglou remains the clear frontrunner.