Brendan Rodgers appointed Celtic manager

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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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  1. Gerryfaethebrig on

    BSR 11.47

     

     

    That’s my new screensaver, not sure the Mrs will be happy

     

     

    Brendan Rodgers then Rachel Reilly in the Hoops

     

     

    20/05/2016

  2. SydneyTim says sack Lawell now on

    Dallas Dallas. Indeed good. About to have auction on my house in 2 hrs

     

     

    Winter starts next week. It’s a chilly 20 deg and sunny here

     

     

    Of to barrier reef in 10 days time for a wee family holiday

  3. Saint Stivs says SACK THE BOARD on

    living and growing up in the port , being in the majority , we were openly republican

     

     

    i could not imagine growing up in fife, ayeshire, lothian.

     

     

    but i do know, i would not have been unbroken , unlearned, unshamed

     

     

    anyone who did ,

     

     

    your legends, keep it lit.

     

     

    a pair of brown eyes ,

     

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=421pZgg-vlY

  4. Delaneys Dunky on

    ST

     

     

    The coffeeshops was more my thing than lager. Jeff showed me right. ;)

  5. Jimmynotpaul on

    Weefrathetim.

     

    I hope you are well. How is the mad dog/ ram. I love to hear your tales. I bet you really love that animal.

     

    Lochorebhoy.

     

    Welcome a good night for your first post.

  6. Dallas Dallas where the heck is Dallas on

    Jimmynotpaul. that Dortmund trip was brilliant.

     

     

    We travelled over on the JohnColraine (Biff’s bus ) from Heraghty’s.

     

     

    We stayed in the Bender hotel. I believe Bender is a German family name.

     

     

    Good night all and sleep well.

     

     

    Long live the Brodge.

  7. BR is a Sheffield Wednesday and Celtic fan. I’m old enough to watch the Kelly Babes play and was really excited about Big Jock……….I feel even more excited about Brendan. Congrats to Celtic management

  8. Dallas Dallas where the heck is Dallas on

    Sydneytim, I hope the auction goes well and your holiday up north at the great barrier reef is good.

     

     

    Delaney’s, what a game to go on our respective first Eurotrip.

     

     

    Im finally away now.

  9. Jimmynotpaul on

    Dallas.

     

    I’m glad you clarified that.

     

    I was thinking Theos sounded a safer bet.

     

     

     

     

     

    until you clarified

  10. glendalystonsils on

    Just got a personal (ish) email fae Brendan! I’ll never wash my f5 key again!!-))

  11. whitedoghunch on

    SYDNEYTIM

     

     

    Trust enough reviews in of my friend Claytons place Automata now for you to give it a whirl hope you do and enjoy for me to !

     

    chin chin

  12. Jimmynotpaul on

    Winning Captains. It is a truly remarkable figure.

     

    This evening the internet bambots circulation has blown some tabloids circulations out the water and has started to get closer to the 2 biggest tabloid/ rags circulations.

     

    Onwards and upwards.

     

    Thetimesareachanging.

  13. Beachballs and sombreros on

    not posted for a long time but felt the need to welcome Brendan to our club. Looking forward very much to next season now. Board deserve credit for this, hopefull for res.12 this week….

  14. TheLurkinTim on

    Weefra,

     

     

    Sooo, they’re all pets….not for eating?….disnae make sense ;-))

     

     

    FTSFA

     

     

    H.H.

  15. Gerryfaethebrig on

    BSR 12.02

     

     

    After this evening I think she’d be more surprised if RR got the nod before BR (purely on a Celtic basis)

     

     

    Defo hitting me kip, still not heard (or read) one dissenting voice on our new manager…….

     

     

    Good night n God bless

  16. Brendan Rodgers manager of CELTIC…i aint been this Excited Since The First Time I Saw @DiamondJackson Naked…..Im In..All The Way…COYBIG..

  17. Brendan formerly 'GG on

    I just received an email from Brendan.

     

    Fine piece of PR from Celtic digital media.

  18. Brendan formerly 'GG on

    WC.

     

    Fantastic number.

     

    Well done to the team that’s put CQN on the circulation map.

  19. Brendan formerly ‘GG on 21st May 2016 12:22 am

     

    I just received an email from Brendan.

     

    Fine piece of PR from Celtic digital media.

     

    ********************************************

     

    He canny like me then :-(

  20. And all The Pussy i aint renewing ive been Betrayed Ghirls out there…..Welll….See yi……..Wouldnt wanna be yi…..On And On….COYBIG…

  21. Congratulations to Brendan Rodgers on his appointment to the best and perhaps most challenging job in football. Thank you to the Board for such an ambitious appointment. Thrilled about the possibilities this could bring to the club.

  22. What is the Stars on

    Not sure about Brendan Rodgers

     

    Forget all the EPL hype

     

     

    Look at the cold hard facts

     

    As manager of Celtic he has yet to win a game !

     

    As manager of Celtic he has yet to win a trophy

     

    As manager of Celtic he has yet to give us a big European night

     

    I havent seen any of this fast attacking football we have been promised.

     

    I think the clock is ticking for Rodgers/Lawwell/Desmond and Paul 67 and maybe even Diamond Jackson

     

    If he doesnt produce the goods soon then Celtic have to bite the bullet and let him go

     

    And get a big name manager in

  23. Leftbackagain on

    The warmest of welcomes Brendan , may the road rise up to meet you ….

     

    So glad that you have never agreed with the continuation myth.

  24. What is the Stars on 21st May 2016 12:31 am

     

    Not sure about Brendan Rodgers

     

    Forget all the EPL hype

     

    ***************************************

     

    Another bloody Delilah………..

  25. I heard a bit of the Clyde phone in tonight, the last half hour, and Hugh Keevins was saying that Celtic are being serious now.

     

     

    I think we have Exceptional young players ready to breakthrough over the next 2 or 3 seasons and I’m sure Brendan is aware of this.

     

     

    Dismantle the SFA.

     

     

    Utah Saints

  26. Captain Beefheart on

    Really amusingly deluded piece from Roddy Forsyth this morning. When will people wake up and understand that the new Rangers will present no challenge to Celtic? Of course Europe is more important and that is where BR has a massive challenge.

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