Brendan Rodgers resigned as Celtic manager on Monday night and has not spoken publicly since. Interim successor Martin O’Neill is set to address Talksport after previously talking up Hearts’ title hopes. The club’s major shareholder Dermot Desmond issued a striking statement that reopened the story and intensified debate across Scotland.
Desmond’s explosive statement and board stance
Desmond rejected Rodgers’ suggestion that there was no commitment to a new contract. He said every summer transfer was approved by the manager, that no objections were raised about recruitment policy, and that Rodgers’ words and actions were divisive, misleading and self serving. The statement accused the former boss of contributing to a toxic atmosphere at the club.
Pundit reaction and fan mood
Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin called the statement extraordinary and said he would have been amazed if Rodgers had lasted the season without exceptional results. Supporters split their views, with some pleased to see Rodgers go and others insisting the title race is still alive. One fan message argued that Celtic will win the league with Rangers second and dismissed Hearts’ chances.
O’Neill steps in and the search begins
O’Neill takes interim charge while the club evaluates permanent options. Ange Postecoglou features heavily in the early speculation given his success at Celtic. A morning recap underlined the rapid developments since Monday night and set the stage for further updates once O’Neill speaks on air.
Postecoglou’s career path and Forest setback
Postecoglou’s managerial journey includes South Melbourne, Australia’s youth sides, Brisbane Roar, the Socceroos, Yokohama F. Marinos, Celtic and Tottenham. His short Nottingham Forest spell ended after only 39 days following a defeat by Chelsea. He became Forest’s shortest serving permanent Premier League manager and departed before giving a post match press conference.
Title picture and talking points
Rodgers’ exit arrives with Hearts’ prospects being discussed on national radio and with Celtic’s board pushing back against the former manager’s claims. The narrative now turns to O’Neill’s immediate stewardship, the tone of his Talksport comments, and the identity of the next permanent appointment.
