Chris Sutton calls for Ange Postecoglou Celtic return

Late this evening, it was officially announced that the Northern Irishman has resigned from his position as manager of the Scottish Premiership champions.

A club statement reads: "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."

O'Neill will take charge of Wednesday night's league match against Falkirk in Glasgow's east end.

It remains unclear whether he will remain in the dugout for the huge League Cup semi-final clash with Rangers on Sunday.

Sutton alluded to Dermot Desmond's lengthy statement amid the news, which eviscerated Rodgers' actions as he quit.

But he also pointed to the man he wants to see succeed Rodgers.

He wrote on X: "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 lasted just eight matches at Nottingham Forest recently before being sacked - left Celtic after a trophy-laden two seasons in the summer of 2023.

He departed for Tottenham Hotspur, where he enjoyed two seasons, culminating in lifting the Europa League before also losing his job around a fortnight later.

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