Brendan Rodgers resigned as coach of Celtic Glasgow late Monday evening. The Scottish champions are currently trailing behind leaders Hearts in the league.
Late Monday evening, Celtic Football Club confirmed in a club statement that coach Brendan Rodgers had submitted his resignation. “The resignation has been accepted by the club, and Brendan will leave his position with immediate effect,” the statement said.
Rodgers had lost Sunday’s top match in the Scottish Premiership with Celtic 1-3 at Heart of Midlothian, leaving the reigning champions in second place, eight points behind Hearts after nine games. Celtic have started their Europa League campaign with four points from three games.
Three titles in two years
Rodgers returned to the Celtic dugout in July 2023, having previously coached in Glasgow from 2016 to 2019. Rogers promptly won the league and cup double, and Celtic were champions again last season.
“The club recognizes Brendan’s contribution to Celtic during his two very successful spells with the club. Brendan leaves Celtic with our thanks for the role he has played during a period of continued success for the club, and we wish him continued success in the future,” the club said in a statement.
The search for a new coach is already underway, “the club will inform the fans as soon as possible.” Former Celtic coach Martin O’Neill and former Celtic player Shaun Maloney will temporarily take over the management of the team. Celtic will announce further details shortly.
