Brendan Rodgers has resigned as Celtic manager after Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Hearts, with former boss Martin O’Neill returning to the club as interim boss.
Rogers returned to the club for a second spell in 2023 winning successive titles to go with his league triumphs from 2017 and 2018.
The Hoops are eight points behind surprise Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts in the table having won just five of their nine league games so far.
The mood at Parkhead had turned sour this season as a result and Rodgers had been expected to depart when his contract expired next summer. Now, that decision to depart has been made less than 10 games into the season.
A club statement said: “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.”
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