The tumultuous relationship between Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers and major shareholder Dermot Desmond has finally come to an irretrievable breakdown. It was a union that started off with great promise, but gradually devolved into a toxic atmosphere of mistrust, disagreements over transfer policy, and public outbursts from the manager.
Their bond was forged when Desmond first approached Rodgers in 2016, seeking help for the club during its tumultuous period under Rangers' boss Mark Warburton. Rodgers, then at Leicester City, was tasked with stabilizing the Celtic setup after a disastrous season. He succeeded, guiding the Hoops to two Scottish Premiership titles and an invincible domestic season.
However, as time went by, tensions began to rise between Rodgers and Desmond. The major shareholder's business acumen often clashed with Rodgers' vision for the club. Despite their differences, they maintained a close relationship, but it was clear that Rodgers' ambition and desire for success sometimes put him at odds with the board.
The situation escalated in recent months, with Rodgers making public comments about the club's transfer policy and Desmond taking umbrage. The final straw came on Monday, when Desmond released a scathing statement, branding Rodgers as "untrustful" and accusing him of spreading falsehoods. His words were swift and merciless, leaving little room for redemption.
Rodgers' departure marks an irreparable end to their partnership. While he will always be remembered for his successes at Celtic, his relationship with Desmond has been a defining feature of his tenure. The fans, who have rallied behind Rodgers in recent months, are now left to wonder what could have been if the two had managed to find common ground.
As Desmond moves on from this chapter, it remains to be seen whether he will return to the dugout as Martin O'Neill takes over. O'Neill's appointment has sparked excitement among fans, but his true intentions and ability to restore stability at the club remain uncertain.
One thing is clear: the Celtic board has made a mistake by letting Rodgers go. The former manager was willing to speak truth to power and challenge the status quo, which may have been a threat to Desmond's control. By silencing him, the board has lost a valuable voice, one that could have brought much-needed change to the club.
Rodgers' legacy at Celtic will be remembered for his passion, his commitment to the cause, and his willingness to take risks. While he is gone, his impact on the club will not soon be forgotten. The question now is what's next for Desmond and whether he can restore the trust that has been broken with Rodgers.
Their bond was forged when Desmond first approached Rodgers in 2016, seeking help for the club during its tumultuous period under Rangers' boss Mark Warburton. Rodgers, then at Leicester City, was tasked with stabilizing the Celtic setup after a disastrous season. He succeeded, guiding the Hoops to two Scottish Premiership titles and an invincible domestic season.
However, as time went by, tensions began to rise between Rodgers and Desmond. The major shareholder's business acumen often clashed with Rodgers' vision for the club. Despite their differences, they maintained a close relationship, but it was clear that Rodgers' ambition and desire for success sometimes put him at odds with the board.
The situation escalated in recent months, with Rodgers making public comments about the club's transfer policy and Desmond taking umbrage. The final straw came on Monday, when Desmond released a scathing statement, branding Rodgers as "untrustful" and accusing him of spreading falsehoods. His words were swift and merciless, leaving little room for redemption.
Rodgers' departure marks an irreparable end to their partnership. While he will always be remembered for his successes at Celtic, his relationship with Desmond has been a defining feature of his tenure. The fans, who have rallied behind Rodgers in recent months, are now left to wonder what could have been if the two had managed to find common ground.
As Desmond moves on from this chapter, it remains to be seen whether he will return to the dugout as Martin O'Neill takes over. O'Neill's appointment has sparked excitement among fans, but his true intentions and ability to restore stability at the club remain uncertain.
One thing is clear: the Celtic board has made a mistake by letting Rodgers go. The former manager was willing to speak truth to power and challenge the status quo, which may have been a threat to Desmond's control. By silencing him, the board has lost a valuable voice, one that could have brought much-needed change to the club.
Rodgers' legacy at Celtic will be remembered for his passion, his commitment to the cause, and his willingness to take risks. While he is gone, his impact on the club will not soon be forgotten. The question now is what's next for Desmond and whether he can restore the trust that has been broken with Rodgers.
So I'm reading this article about Brendan Rodgers leaving Celtic and it's all about how he didn't get along with Dermot Desmond, right? Like, they were supposed to be a team but apparently they just couldn't see eye to eye on stuff.
Now it's like Rodgers is just... gone and there's no going back.
idk man rodgers was like the heartbeat of the team he brought so much passion and energy to the pitch his whole vision thing with transfers was genius i mean dont get me wrong desmond had his points but cant they just have had a convo about it instead of going nuclear 
now martin o'Neill is taking over and im not even sure if thats gonna be a good thing for the club lol what do u guys think?? 
rodgers was the real deal, always spoke from the heart and never backed down from a challenge. i mean what did desmond expect? 
now its up to martin o'Neill to fix the mess they made. fingers crossed he can restore some stability but i have my doubts lol 
i mean, u gotta feel 4 him, he was such a great boss & his passion 4 the club was infectious 
but desmond's got some major explainin' 2 do... how cud he let it come 2 dis? they had a good thing goin, but idk, greed or somethin got in the way 
anyway, rodgers may b gone but his legacy lives on & i'm sure he'll bounce back from this 
I always loved how honest Rodgers was about things, even if it meant ruffling a few feathers 
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, and I wonder if they might've put Rodgers off even more. But hey, you can't blame the guy for wanting what's best for Celtic - it's his job after all 
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The fans are definitely excited, but let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet 
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, and I'm so grateful we got to witness his passion and dedication firsthand 
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. i think desmond's actions were really childish and unprofessional, releasing that statement about rodgers being "untrustful" was just low 
. hopefully martin o'Neill can bring some stability back to the club, but idk if he'll be able to fill rodgers' shoes 
Desmond's all business, I get that, but sometimes you gotta give the gaffer some space to breathe. The thing is, Rodgers wasn't just fighting for himself, he was fighting for what he believed in - and that's something we should respect. 
. I think the board was too scared to let Rodgers speak his mind and challenge Desmond's control, but now they're stuck without a manager who could have brought some much-needed change to the club 
. I think Rodgers was trying to do that at Celtic, but his approach wasn't exactly what Desmond was looking for 
. Now it's up to Martin O'Neill to figure out how to bring some stability back to the club while still shaking things up a bit 
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. I think Rodgers and Desmond could have worked something out if they'd just sat down and talked it through 
. But I guess that's not how it works in real life, right? 
. He came in, shook things up and won some titles 
. But when you're working with the owners, you gotta be prepared for some BS 
. Desmond's been breathing down Rodgers' necks, trying to control every move he makes 
. The last thing I want is a manager who's too afraid to speak up about what's really going on in the club 
. I mean, he's got some great track record, but has anyone seen him manage a team in his 60s? 
. Rodgers was the one who could've brought some much-needed change to the club 
. Now it's Desmond's turn to prove he's more than just a rich owner with an ego 
anywae, wshin Desmond a change of heart & 4 him 2 realize he made a mistake 
. But at the same time, I think it's also important for Desmond to reflect on what happened with Rodgers and figure out why he went about things that way 