Chris Sutton has urged Ange Postecoglou to make an emotional return to Celtic as manager in the wake of Brendan Rodgers’ shock resignation…
It was confirmed late last night that Rodgers has stepped down from his role at the helm of the Scottish champions after two-and-a-half years in charge at the club.
An official club statement posted on Celtic FC’s website stated: “Celtic Football Club can confirm that football manager Brendan Rodgers has today tendered his resignation. It has been accepted by the Club and Brendan will leave his role with immediate effect. The Club appreciates Brendan’s contribution to Celtic during his two very successful periods at the Club.
“Brendan leaves Celtic with our thanks for the role he has played during a period of continued success for the Club and we wish him further success in the future. The process to appoint a new permanent manager is underway and the Club will update supporters further on this as soon as possible. We are pleased that during this interim period former Celtic manager, Martin O’Neill and former Celtic player, Shaun Maloney have agreed to take charge of Celtic first-team matters. Further details will be confirmed shortly.”
Sensationally, O’Neill is set to lead the team alongside Maloney on Wednesday against Falkirk at Celtic Park. It is still uncertain if both will be in charge for Sunday’s crucial League Cup semi-final against theRangers at Hampden Park.
Sutton referenced Dermot Desmond’s wild statement regarding Rodgers’ resignation, which criticised the Irishman’s conduct since the summer transfer window shut. However, the former Celtic striker also highlighted the individual he believes should take over from Rodgers – and it will be a popular choice among Hoops supporters.
Taking to X, Sutton said: “So in the end it was all Brendan’s fault… good luck to Martin O Neill and Shaun Maloney in the short term… bring back big Ange.”
Postecoglou – who was sacked from Nottingham Forest after only eight games 10 days ago – departed Celtic in the summer of 2023 following a double and Treble winning seasons at the club.
He moved to Tottenham Hotspur after leaving Celtic, spending two seasons there, winning the Europa League, but was dismissed harshly shortly after the triumph by Daniel Levy.
Whether Ange Postecoglou has any interest in a return to Celtic Park remains to be seen. And judging by the comments from Celtic supporters to Sutton’s post on X, there doesn’t seem to be much support for an Ange re-union.
So in the end it was all Brendan’s fault… good luck to Martin O Neill and Shaun Maloney in the short term… bring back big Ange🍀
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) October 27, 2025
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