Brendan Rodgers today became the 18th manager in Celtic’s history. Rodgers, 43, managed Liverpool for three years until October, after guiding Swansea to the English (and Welsh) Premier League in 2011. He previously managed Reading and Watford.
His appointment is unquestionably the most popular since the arrival of fellow Irishman, Martin O’Neill, 16 years ago. Known for his belief in playing attacking, possession-based football, he will bring a force of personality to the club and to Scottish football.
Rodgers occupied the top position on Celtic’s wanted list at the start of the month, but the desire to sign him up was tempered by the belief that attracting a manager of such a profile to Scotland would be difficult. My understanding is that as soon as talks got underway in earnest, it was clear neither party would let the opportunity slip away.
I’m delighted at the appointment. The club already feels reinvigorated.
Welcome to Celtic, Brendan. Let’s get on with the job.
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A big shout out to Mal Carruthers of Troon who kindly took the time to call the Daily Record Sports Hotline on 5th May to offer his own “insight” on the potential appointment of Brendan Rodgers.
Mel, if you’re reading….GIRFUY mate.
Mal Carruthers, Troon, said: “The bookies can cut the odds of Brendan Rodgers becoming next Celtic boss as short as they want but we all know there’s more chance of Buck Rodgers getting the job.”
Apparently it’s on Twitter that Scepovic has been sold to Getafe and that Cole has been released. Can’t find it myself but have had a few texts from various ghuys to that effect.
http://youtu.be/Rgx0aYnk-PM
This night needs a good tune hope link works
Listening to SSB (I know). This appointment has had the desired effect. The Huns are crapping themselves. BFDJ Is as sick as a parrot. Hugh Keevins (normally hate him) is in his element.
Sitting In Nice airport after a lovely week in France. Haven’t felt this good since Mon rode into town! Well done to all and a big welcome to our new manager!
TOSB, TheLurkinTim, Pilot announced in flight:-)
I have been very critical of DD, PL and the Board but this appointment will galvanise the support.
Well done everyone connected with getting Brendan in.
If all the doubters don’t renew now it begs the question, ‘What do you have to do?’
HH.
Must say I’m loving the timing if this announcement.
Delighted…….I’d have taken BR or Moyes with equal enthusiasm. No doubt L5 are working overtime to undermine the appointment. Word to the wise – don’t buy the effing Daily Rag tomorrow . I’d even ban the Jodrell Bankers from Monday’s press conference. The world’s press will be there so we don’t need the Daily Rag or Scottish peddlars of codswallop.
Paddy Barclay and Paul Hayward will cover this story to a level of intellectuality that the likes of Jackson ( Jabba’s lapdog ) can only dream about. Welcome to BR who – needless to say – will get a wee song tomorrow beginning with words “cheer up” . But that’s just general 5-a-side banter as the Daily Rag will tell you.
Meantime our politicians will have wax in their ears !
Pig, thanks, it is nice to be home, especially to such greed news.
And this is good news.
Absolutely buzzing with that news, wow
Just seen the local news down here in Lancashire Brendan Rogers appointed manager of Celtic.
Even reported down here brilliant.
It also might be because he was the manager of Liverpool, but who cares .
Catching up with the comments about the Portland Timbers striker mentioned today and I’ve some tech advice for those wondering about him. Log on to their web-site, before the answers are axed.
Apologies Pog, spellcheck, grrrrrrrrrrr.
“The Rangers are coming.” https://t.co/TQt177kGAa
Have the feeling Brendan was recruited a while ago.
Squad assessed and needs will be taken care of.
We have a squad thats unbalanced but it does possess a lot of very good footballers.
Very excited to see what he can make of our parts.
Gary67
SG is a very good shout :-)
HH
Heard the start of SSB and I concur with a few posters, Keevins is as happy as I have ever heard him, gushing he is and bfdj is the polar opposite, magic.
Absolutely delighted with the appointment of Brendan Rodgers so much I reset my password to say so! Great stuff Dermot and all at Celtic making it happen!
I hope all the “fans” who’ve deserted the stands in recent seasons support the new manager and team by buying season books again and filling the place rather than posting on social media how thing’s should be different! Hail Hail
Hurting huns out in force tonight.
A perfectly timed announcement this afternoon has caught them off guard, and they dont like it one bit.
Even some Liverpool fans with hunnic tendencies are getting in on the act.
Delighted Sevilla pumped them on Wednesday. Nae Euro fitba for them next season!
Feck them!
Big Jock will be loving it!
HH!!
point in question……….
Shortie ” Why Did Liverpool Sack Rodgers” ?
Horrible hurtin’ huns………….
( btw – doesn’t mean that we as sentient Tims don’t want to know pertinent facts, it’s just how thems decide how to present the Story)
QUONNO on 20TH MAY 2016 6:59 PM
DUBLINBHOY on 20TH MAY 2016 6:58 PM
Afternoon all,
Brendan Rodgers being Celtic manager? Who would have thought?
A great appointment that will unite the Celtic family. Well done to all that made this happen.
I am sure Brendan will be as successful as our previous 2 Irish managers :)
I look forward to the new era, this one being the Brendan Voyage :)
Hail Hail
Thought we had three.
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willie maley was born in newry
I can envisage it at the park in ECLQ
BR hairs on the neck standing when he hears 60,000 singing YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE. FANTASTIC.
that makes it 4,
Celtic appoint Rodgers after missing out on MacKay…..
Richard Wilson reporting that BR was a Sheffield Wednesday fan as a boy.
Cosy corner bhoy .
Aye you pulled the wool over my eyes with that one , Aberdeen game .didnt know it was open early . Look forward to that too .
HH
Welcome to Celtic Football Club Brendan. Only the 18th Manager in 128 years. I feel like a child on Christmas morning. Not a Ball kicked and no guarantees but you play the game the way my all time hero Tommy Burns liked to play. Genuinely excited cannot wait for next Season…bring it on.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Brendan Rodgers will be officially unveiled at a media conference this Monday, May 23, 2016 at Celtic Park at 4pm and he will then meet supporters at 6pm at the stadium.
Evening folks,
Welcome Brendan, an exceptional appointment, thought he would be out of our reach, but shows ambition from the club. Belt up folks, the good times have arrived back at paradise. Wee trip to the bookies tomorrow to put a bet on the treble for next season.
We have a very talented young squad with lots of potential. My thoughts during the season were if we can get the right manager in and augment with some experienced players we would not be far from being a very good team.
Well we now have the manager in, and although Brendan may have to shift some players on and it might take a transfer window or two to get some experienced players of the calibre I would imagine he would want, by the end of next season I think the team will be transformed.
Looking forward to the Brendan Rodgers experience.
HH Dan
Ibra?
That Portland TIMbers bunnet is gettin’………………………………… boat.
“Don’tHaveNightmares CSC”
How about another sky poll.
How many think krancjar and dick Barton will sign on the dotted!!! Pmsl!.
Hail Hail noo.
COSY CORNER BHOY ….
Myself and the kids travelled with the Mire bus, the night it burnt down I got a phone call from a bloke on the nightshift at 3.00 in the morning as I work across the road….you can imagine my response :))
SAINT STIVS SAYS SACK THE BOARD on 20TH MAY 2016 7:33 PM
QUONNO on 20TH MAY 2016 6:59 PM
DUBLINBHOY on 20TH MAY 2016 6:58 PM
Afternoon all,
Brendan Rodgers being Celtic manager? Who would have thought?
A great appointment that will unite the Celtic family. Well done to all that made this happen.
I am sure Brendan will be as successful as our previous 2 Irish managers :)
I look forward to the new era, this one being the Brendan Voyage :)
Hail Hail
Thought we had three.
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willie maley was born in newry
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And Liam Brady is from Dublin:)
Beamishismypint – My local airport, buon viaggio and HH. Which also stands for Happy Happy.
Well done Celtic.
Fáilte romhat, a Bhreandáin, son of the red King.
BENDIGO on 20TH MAY 2016 7:40 PM
Just beat me to it. I was about to amend my previous post on Irish managers.
Its good for Celtic….that hun fitba pundits know feck all.
Id say that Liverpool’s loss, is a massive gain for Celtic
Maybe the sevco journos will understand that soon:)
They are trembling…they know what is coming, they know Brendan is a top man.
Cmon Celtic…Smash them to bits.
Give them Hell and Damnation.
HH