THERE has been mixed reaction from Celtic fans and local supporters’ clubs after it was announced Brendan Rodgers will return as Celtic manager.
The 50-year-old Carnlough man has been appointed on a three-year contract, the club confirmed on Monday lunchtime.
Brendan previously managed the club to phenomenal success, winning consecutive domestic trebles and in addition delivering the most famous of Invincible seasons.
In February 2019, with Celtic leading the league by eight points, Rodgers left to join English Premier League club Leicester City, prompting anger from large sections of the Celtic support.
A banner was unveiled at Celtic Park, stating ‘You traded immortality for mediocrity. Never a Celt. Always a Fraud.’
Éire Go Brách CSC, based in West Belfast posted a mixed response to news of Rodgers’ return.
“Best man for the job, no doubt. Hope he brings continued success to the club,” they said. “Still a skip rat though, who f****d off mid-season, took basically our entire management structure, disrespected the fans, the players and everything about us. Never a Celtic fan in a million years.”
Chris Sutton, former Celtic player and now TV pundit said: “Good luck to Brendan Rodgers going back to Celtic.
“He left previously under a cloud but no doubting his ability as a coach and his record last time round was phenomenal.
“It’s important regardless of how Celtic fans felt with his previous departure that everyone gets behind him.”
The new Celtic manager said: “I am really delighted to return to Celtic and I am hugely excited by this great opportunity. When I was given the privilege of being asked to join the club again, it was a very simple decision for me and my family.
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