Brendan Rodgers’ resignation at Celtic has sparked a war of words with the club accusing him of creating a “toxic atmosphere” and lying over his contract. The Northern Irishman will be replaced on an interim basis by Martin O’Neill,

IT has been a whirlwind week in the east end of Glasgow with the shock departure of Brendan Rodgers. Adding to that there was the scathing statement Dermot Desmond released to fans about

Celtic are once again facing a period of transition following the departure of Brendan Rodgers, whose resignation this week ended his second spell at Parkhead. The Northern Irishman leaves behind a club searching for direction after a sluggish start to the season and increasing tension behind the scenes.

Brendan Rodgers is expected to make a statement after being heavily criticised by Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond.

Chris Sutton has tipped Ange Postecoglou to make a sensational return to Celtic after Brendan Rodgers resigned as the club’s manager. Rodgers leaves Celtic sitting second in the Scottish Premiership after nine matches, though they already trail the resurgent Hearts by eight points.

Celtic major shareholder Dermot Desmond launched a scathing attack on Brendan Rodgers after he unexpectedly resigned on Monday evening - but what led to the breakdown of relationship between manager and board?