Celtic Insiders Sabotaging Brendan Rodgers?
The relationship between Brendan Rodgers and the Celtic hierarchy has sparked intense debate. Despite Rodgers’ claims of a positive personal relationship with the board, the results of their working relationship tell a different story. This summer’s transfer window saw Nicolas Kuhn depart early, and the club’s attempts to find attacking reinforcements dragged on. Michel-Ange Balikwisha’s signing was delayed until after the crucial Champions League playoff against Kairat Almaty, leaving Rodgers frustrated.
Some insiders at Celtic Park might be rooting for Rodgers’ failure, according to Mark Guidi. Guidi suggested that there’s a perception among Celtic supporters that some individuals within the club might be working against the manager’s success by withholding the necessary tools. Guidi said: “There’s a train of thought among Celtic supporters that inside Celtic Park, people are trying to see the manager not do well by not giving him the tools that he needs to do the job.”
Rodgers’ future has been a topic of discussion, and if these rumors are true, he can’t last much longer. The Parkhead boss is in his sixth season, and this isn’t the first time transfer business has dominated the conversation. The failed pursuit of John McGinn in 2018 and the lack of backup for Greg Taylor and Kyogo Furuhashi have raised questions about the club’s transfer strategy.
Regardless of whether Rodgers is “playing games” with the board, he’s gaining experience in navigating these situations. The cycle of frustration and disappointment may ultimately determine his future at Celtic.
