John Kennedy has reportedly left Celtic as the Assistant Manager follows Brendan Rodgers out the door. The Irishman tendered his resignation on Monday, which was accepted by the Celtic hierarchy.
This prompted the club to confirm Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney had been put in charge of first team affairs until a permanent appointment had been made. It was surprising that Kennedy was not involved, given his lengthy service in the first team management.
As reported by Sun Sport, Kennedy has left the dugout along with Rodgers while Gavin Strachan remains.
The decision for Rodgers to resign was surprising given his comments about being committed to success but the Irishman is likely attempting to protect his own brand, especially in light of the disparaging comments from Dermot Desmond in the statement after.
Kennedy likely hopes to become a manager in his own right and has taken this opportunity to make the move and find his own path. It is disappointing that he’s been seen in a certain light given his continued service at the club and hopefully he can prove that he is a top operator elsewhere, which could pave the way to return to Celtic.
Also departing are Adam Sadler, Jack Lyons and Glen Driscoll, who are Brendan members of staff.
Actually think it’s right for Kennedy to leave also.
Most of the managers Kennedy has worked under, talked very highly of him, within his coaching role.
Personally believed that there was so many questionable issues, regarding such claims imo.
Especially with so many weaknesses on show within our defensive set up generally, that Kennedy struggling on to many occasions to resolve.
In a time for change is required within our club, think it’s for the best that Kennedy should move on.
Despite that, can’t for the life of me, understand how Strachan has been kept on, all the same?
I’m absolutely delighted to see the back of Rodgers and applaud the very clear description from Dermot Desmond. I must admit this is exactly how I have viewed Rodgers for months now! His recent derogatory remarks towards the players about Honda Civics versus Ferraris was disgraceful. As if this wasn’t bad enough, his lying to backpedal claiming he was referring to something different only made it worse.
His plan to come back and settle an old personal score blew up in his face!
This is a man without integrity who has wasted a potentially great career!