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Celtic's Brendan Rodgers Resigns; O'Neill Takes Interim Role

10/28/2025

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Brendan Rodgers resigned as Celtic manager after a poor start to the season.
Martin O'Neill was appointed interim manager.
Dermot Desmond, a major Celtic shareholder, accused Brendan Rodgers of divisive, misleading, and self-serving behavior.
Desmond emphasized that the club's management structure has been effective for over two decades, contrasting it with Rodgers' conduct.
The club thanked Brendan Rodgers for his contributions during his two spells as manager.

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Brendan Rodgers resigned as Celtic manager after a poor start to the season.
Martin O'Neill was appointed interim manager.
Dermot Desmond, a major Celtic shareholder, accused Brendan Rodgers of divisive, misleading, and self-serving behavior.
Desmond emphasized that the club's management structure has been effective for over two decades, contrasting it with Rodgers' conduct.
The club thanked Brendan Rodgers for his contributions during his two spells as manager.