Brendan Rodgers Steps Down: A New Chapter for Celtic

Brendan Rodgers has resigned as Celtic's manager, the Scottish Premiership club announced on Monday, following a disappointing start to the season. His decision brings an end to his second stint in charge, with his resignation being accepted by the club.

The pressure had been mounting on Rodgers after a series of poor results, notably a stunning Champions League qualifying loss to Kazakhstan's Kairat Almaty in August and a 3-1 league defeat to Hearts on Sunday. These setbacks left Celtic trailing in the pursuit of the title.

In response, former Celtic boss Martin O'Neill, aged 73, has been named interim manager to navigate the club through this transitional phase.