Who could we replace Ange with?

Aye, just seen that * is at Atalanta. They finished 5th in Italy so I can't see him leaving any time soon, thank *.

 

Can’t help but think it’s a backwards step with Rodgers, I’m trying to be positive but we had an opportunity to really make a next step forwards.

I’ll support the team as always but I’ll never trust Rodgers, if he has a few bad results it could turn toxic very quickly. That’s my big worry.

 

- turn us into a competitive European force
- transfer cap smashed
- heavy investment into club infrastructure

 

Leeds United have launched an eleventh hour attempt to hijack the return of Brendan Rodgers to Celtic.

And it’s believed the Elland Road club’s moneybags American owners - who are also in charge of NFL franchise San Francisco 49ers - are set to throw the kitchen sink in a bid to land Rodgers after making him their top target. Record Sport revealed on Tuesday that the former invincible boss has asked for time to mull over ‘the biggest decision of his life’ after being persuaded into considering a potential second spell in charge by billionaire owner Dermot Desmond.

We also revealed how Rodgers invited a top level Celtic delegation to his holiday home in Majorca after holding two lengthy telephone conversations with the club’s major shareholder who wants to bankroll the 50-year-old’s controversial comeback. But, while Desmond arrived in Glasgow yesterday on his private jet, the tycoon understands and respects the right of Rodgers to talk the move through with his wife and family following the fan fury which followed his departure for Leicester four years ago.

Rodgers has always stated his intention to one day reclaim the hotseat of the club he grew up supporting. But he must also believe that the time is right to go back as Ange Postecoglou’s successor, given the levels of animosity which continue to linger among sections of a scorned support.

And, while he mulls it over, Leeds are attempting to throw a further spanner in the works. As we revealed On Tuesday, Rodgers has already dismissed potential positions at mid-ranked English Premier Clubs after four years battling against the odds at the King Power.

He successfully led Leicester into the top five and secured FA Cup glory before the club hit the buffers this season and plunged towards the drop. It’s understood the likes of Crystal Palace have been keen to offer him a way back in but that Rodgers has no interest in taking on a similar fire-fighting challenge to the one he faced in the Midlands.

Leeds believe they can offer a different attraction with the opportunity to return a fallen giant to the top flight and prepare them for another crack at by throwing a small fortune at a major squad rebuild. And top brass at 49ers Enterprises are now keen to discover if Rodgers can be tempted into overseeing their long project.

Celtic also continue conversations with a list of potential back-up candidates but remain hopeful that Rodgers will be back in Glasgow before the end of the week to put pen to paper on a deal which has already been agreed in principle between both parties.

 

Brendan Rodgers has sold Celtic a plan to re-establish the Scottish champions as a competitive force in Europe.

The Northern Irishman is on the brink of a stunning return to Parkhead as manager, four years since he left for Leicester City.

Mail Sport broke the news of chief executive Michael Nicholson and finance director Chris McKay flying by private jet to Mallorca for face-to-face talks with the club’s number one managerial target on Saturday.

Further to those discussions, Rodgers has also held a number of in-depth conversations with major shareholder Dermot Desmond to thrash out his conditions for a second stint in Glasgow.

Key to the 50-year-old agreeing to a return is an undertaking by Celtic’s board of directors that they will invest in the players and infrastructure necessary to drive the club forward in Europe.

Frustrated by the glass ceiling on transfer spending during his first spell in charge, Rodgers wants to see the football operation reshaped and is now speaking to potential members of his backroom team.

Attempts to persuade assistant manager John Kennedy to stay put in Glasgow are under way.

Ange Postecoglou, who left Celtic to sign a four-year deal at Tottenham Hotspur, wants the Parkhead No2 to join him in North London. Kennedy is currently considering his options.

After leaving Leicester in April, Rodgers intended to take time out of the game but has since been made several offers to make a quick return.

Recently relegated from the Premier League, Leeds United were keen to open negotiations, with other clubs also interested in the former Liverpool and Swansea boss.

A return to Celtic, where he won each of the seven trophies available to him from 2016, holds greater appeal.

Rodgers is also thought to be motivated by a desire to mend his relationship with those supporters who turned on him after his sudden exit four years back.

Reluctant to place all their eggs in one basket, Celtic have considered a range of candidates and spoken to some via Zoom.

Bodo/Glimt manager Kjetil Knutsen has been mentioned in dispatches after talks with Ajax broke down.

Enzo Maresca, one of Pep Guardiola’s trusted assistants at Manchester City, will speak with the newly crowned European champions about his future this week.

The 43-year-old is understood to have already talked to Leicester about their vacancy and his preference is to remain working in English football.

Former Norwich manager Daniel Farke and little-known Italian Francesco Farioli have also spoken with Celtic.

 

I wouldn't be against John Kennedy staying and being part of the coaching staff. Never thought I'd be saying that. I suspect he wants to move to Spurs though

 

You son of a *, I'm in.

 

Hopefully that fella dangling from the Roof Gets his Bag of Cans when this is announced

 

Brendan is a new man


If big D deadly dermo and Playboy Pistols Peter can forgive him we all can

 

Post on a different forum claiming 3 year deal, with him bringing up 2 staff from Leicester.

 

Know what i admire the most about rodgers, is him having the balls to come back. Knowing the way alot of fans view him

 

Same guy has been on the money with him the past week and Desmond flying in etc. All posted before it was printed by the rags..

Also said we'll be breaking our record spend..

 

DD's hard on for Brendan will actually work in our favour as a club. Brendan has the clout and sway with Desmond that he can convince gim to give him the funds. A 10 million pound plus player is the rumour. Be interesting to see what position ......

 

I guess, the thing with Rodgers is his demands will be far greater than the likes of say a Maresca for instance..

Must be a good thing..

 

Have you seen the amount of mentalists that write about us? Forrest and the other guy who's name I can't pronounce or even spell. Phil Mc..... I'm sure.

I put all these blogs down to attention seeking. Best ignored.