Celtic fans react as Brendan Rodgers announces shock resignation as Celtic manager

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Celtic have confirmed that Brendan Rodgers has resigned as the club’s manager.

A statement was released on Monday night revealed that the Hoops had accepted his resignation and that a pairing of Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney would take charge until a permanent successor was found.

It said: Celtic Football Club can confirm that football manager Brendan Rodgers has today tendered his resignation. It has been accepted by the club and Brendan will leave his role with immediate effect.

“The club appreciates Brendan’s contribution to Celtic during his two very successful periods at 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 further success in the future.

The process to appoint a new permanent manager is underway and the Club will update supporters further on this as soon as possible.

“We are pleased that during this interim period former Celtic manager, Martin O’Neill and former Celtic player, Shaun Maloney have agreed to take charge of Celtic first-team matters.” 

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How Celtic fans reacted to Brendan Rodgers resigning as manager

The news has come as a complete shock and out of the blue, with several supporters also suggesting that they can sympathise with his decision to walk away.

@GaryMcG1888 wrote on X: “No self respecting fan can blame him for packing it in. He will be the last great permanent manager that we will have while this board are still pulling the strings. Leaves a legend.”

@martinam93 added: “May the board hang their heads in shame for what they are doing to our club – I totally understand why Brendan would go this time and wish him the best for the future – hopefully a few of the board follow very quickly in his footsteps.”

@stephmcd_dj commented: “Didn’t see that coming if am being honest. Not against it at all, but do we have faith in the board to get everything right from here on in?

“Fair play to Brendan tbf it was the right thing to do, could tell a mile away that he wasn’t happy at all with the way the club was run,” added @mikeyk_67.