Brendan Rodgers resigns as Celtic manager
Last updated 27th Oct 2025
Brendan Rodgers has resigned from his role as Celtic manager.
The Northern Irishman has called time on his second spell at the club after just nine Premiership matches this campaign.
Rodgers leaves the team sitting second in the league - eight points behind leaders Hearts who beat them 3-1 at Tynecastle on Sunday.
Former boss Martin O'Neill has already been drafted in to take charge during the interim period and will be assisted by Shaun Maloney.
The club say the process to find Rodgers' permanent successor is already underway.
A club statement on Monday evening read: "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.
"Further details will be confirmed shortly."
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