Celtic’s manager, Brendan Rodgers, has officially resigned following the team’s 3-1 loss to Hearts on Sunday. The Scottish champions have revealed that former Hoops boss Martin O’Neill and ex-Celtic player Shaun Maloney will lead the team temporarily.
The defeat at Tynecastle has left Celtic trailing eight points behind Hearts in the Scottish Premiership standings after nine games. Additionally, Celtic has encountered difficulties in Europe this season, currently placed 21st in the Europa League group stage with only one victory.
The departure of Rodgers marks the end of his second stint at Celtic, with the club now in search of a new manager. In an announcement on the club’s website, it was stated that Rodgers tendered his resignation, which was accepted by Celtic.
The process to appoint a permanent manager is in progress, and updates will be provided to supporters soon. In the interim, Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney will oversee first-team matters. The 55-year-old Rodgers, who previously managed Leicester City, Liverpool, and Swansea City, returned to Celtic Park in 2023 and secured consecutive titles in 2017 and 2018.
Despite his successes, Rodgers leaves behind a team that is at risk of losing their title to an impressive Hearts side led by manager Derek McInnes. Hearts remain unbeaten in the league, securing eight wins and a draw, including victories against Celtic and Rangers.
Following the defeat to Hearts, Rodgers expressed his determination to rise to the challenge posed by this season’s unexpected contenders in Scotland. He emphasized the need to boost player confidence and highlighted the long season ahead with 29 games remaining.
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