Ange Postecoglou was unexpectedly axed from his managerial position at Nottingham Forest, prompting Chris Sutton to suggest a shock return to his former club Celtic. This surprising development occurred following Brendan Rodgers’ sudden resignation after Celtic’s defeat to Hearts, leaving the team trailing the league leaders by eight points.
Rodgers’ departure from Celtic was confirmed in a late-night announcement, citing mounting criticism and disappointing results as reasons for his resignation. In response, Celtic turned to legendary former manager Martin O’Neill as the interim manager, alongside caretaker Shaun Maloney. O’Neill, known for his success with the club in the early 2000s, has been tasked with stabilizing the team while a permanent replacement is sought.
As Postecoglou’s name resurfaces in connection with Celtic, following his remarkable previous success with the team, Sutton has voiced support for his potential return. Sutton praised Postecoglou’s previous achievements with Celtic and his unique brand of football, known as “Angeball,” suggesting that he could be a suitable successor to Rodgers.
Desmond, Celtic’s principal shareholder, expressed disappointment with Rodgers’ actions leading up to his resignation, highlighting discrepancies in communication. While acknowledging Rodgers’ past success with the club, Desmond criticized his recent conduct and implied lack of commitment. Seeking to move forward, Celtic is now in the process of appointing a new permanent manager to lead the team through the remainder of the season and beyond.
