Celtic and manager Brendan Rodgers were bound together by a toxic thread of mutual distrust and resentment, with the club's powerful majority shareholder Dermot Desmond playing a pivotal role in their bitter split. The once-tight bond between Rodgers and Desmond had frayed to breaking point, leaving Celtic reeling from the shock resignation.
Desmond unleashed his fury on Rodgers, branding him "divisive" and accusing him of spinning tales that didn't tally with reality. The ferocity of Desmond's attack was breathtaking, with one individual described as having contributed to a "toxic atmosphere around the club". His words were akin to a character assassination, painting Rodgers as untrustworthy and misleading.
The relationship between Rodgers and Desmond had always been complex. Rodgers had won over many Celtic fans during his initial tenure, but his subsequent return was met with a mixture of skepticism and anger. Despite his success on the pitch, Rodgers' ambition and desire for control began to clash with Celtic's business model.
As the days turned into weeks, the tension between Rodgers and Desmond mounted. The club's board seemed increasingly at odds with their manager over transfer policy and team selection. In one infamous interview, Rodgers claimed that certain players were being signed without his full approval, a charge denied by Desmond.
The final straw came after Celtic's recent string of defeats, which left Rodgers feeling vindicated in his claims. However, the damage was done. The board had lost trust in him, and he was ultimately forced to resign. Desmond's parting shot was brutal, painting Rodgers as someone who had engineered his own exit strategy.
As one observer noted, Rodgers' departure was an "irretrievable breakdown". While some may see him now as a victim, silenced by Desmond's vicious words, it is clear that both parties were complicit in the club's woes. The relationship between Celtic and its manager has never been easy, but the toxic dynamic between Rodgers and Desmond has left the club reeling.
For Celtic, the loss of Rodgers is a significant blow, given his success on the pitch. However, the club's future now hangs precariously in the balance, with many questions still unanswered about the future direction of the team. One thing is certain: the relationship between the board and its manager has been irreparably damaged, leaving only time to see what the future holds for Celtic FC.
Desmond unleashed his fury on Rodgers, branding him "divisive" and accusing him of spinning tales that didn't tally with reality. The ferocity of Desmond's attack was breathtaking, with one individual described as having contributed to a "toxic atmosphere around the club". His words were akin to a character assassination, painting Rodgers as untrustworthy and misleading.
The relationship between Rodgers and Desmond had always been complex. Rodgers had won over many Celtic fans during his initial tenure, but his subsequent return was met with a mixture of skepticism and anger. Despite his success on the pitch, Rodgers' ambition and desire for control began to clash with Celtic's business model.
As the days turned into weeks, the tension between Rodgers and Desmond mounted. The club's board seemed increasingly at odds with their manager over transfer policy and team selection. In one infamous interview, Rodgers claimed that certain players were being signed without his full approval, a charge denied by Desmond.
The final straw came after Celtic's recent string of defeats, which left Rodgers feeling vindicated in his claims. However, the damage was done. The board had lost trust in him, and he was ultimately forced to resign. Desmond's parting shot was brutal, painting Rodgers as someone who had engineered his own exit strategy.
As one observer noted, Rodgers' departure was an "irretrievable breakdown". While some may see him now as a victim, silenced by Desmond's vicious words, it is clear that both parties were complicit in the club's woes. The relationship between Celtic and its manager has never been easy, but the toxic dynamic between Rodgers and Desmond has left the club reeling.
For Celtic, the loss of Rodgers is a significant blow, given his success on the pitch. However, the club's future now hangs precariously in the balance, with many questions still unanswered about the future direction of the team. One thing is certain: the relationship between the board and its manager has been irreparably damaged, leaving only time to see what the future holds for Celtic FC.
The way Desmond spoke about Rodgers is wild... like, who comes out swinging like that? 
I'm not surprised it ended in a toxic mess, though. Both sides were pretty entrenched in their own ways. It's sad for Celtic, too - they're gonna have to figure out what went wrong and how to move forward. And Desmond, eh... seems like he's got some 'splainin' to do himself 
. And let's be real, the guy had a history of clashing with the club's other bigwigs before this too 
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️. And let's not forget that Celtic's all about the money, so Desmond's got a vested interest in making sure they're not throwing cash around willy-nilly 
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. The guy was clearly unhappy, and Desmond wasn't exactly going out of his way to make him happy 
. Guess we'll just have to wait and see how things play out now... 
, this toxic drama would've played out sooner if he wasn't such a control freak 
. Meanwhile, Rodgers got a reputation for being fiery himself, so I don't know if anyone's gonna come out on top here 
. What do you guys think? Should Celtic just focus on rebuilding and not look back at this toxic dynamic between Rodgers & Desmond? 
. I'm sure it had nothing to do with Desmond's constant meddling in his managerial decisions... just saying 
. Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this whole thing plays out 
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. I mean, you'd think that as a club owner, Desmond would be supporting his manager, but instead he's choosing to attack him publicly, which is completely unprofessional. And it's not like Rodgers wasn't doing his job - the guy was a top-notch manager who won over a lot of fans.
. it seems like dermot desmond was just too controlling and rodgers lost his cool 
. like, really harsh language... anyway, its sad for celtic cuz they had a good run with rodgers and now they dont know what to do 
. can they just find someone who gets along with the board? 
desmond might've unleashed his fury but Rodgers was already walkin on thin ice, it's not like Desmond just dropped outta nowhere 
what's next 4 Celtic? 
and hurtful. still gotta wonder what really went down behind closed doors though 
Not exactly the most trustworthy guy, if you ask me. Anyway, Celtic's gonna be okay, they'll find someone else to mess with 
. The real question is how Desmond managed to turn Rodgers into a villain so fast – must've been some serious mind games going on behind the scenes 
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the club's board shouldve stepped in earlier to address their issues with transfer policy & team selection 
instead they just let it build up till now
we dont even no what was goin on behind closed doors
they got some talented players on their squad and with the right manager in place, they might just be okay 
i mean seriously how many times do you have to reorganize your thoughts before it feels right? 
it's just not fair. the way desmond is talking about him is really hurtful, i can only imagine how rodgers must be feeling right now 
his departure leaves a huge void for the team, but it also makes me wonder if there was more to their relationship than we know 