Former Hibs manager Shaun Maloney has joined Martin O’Neill at Celtic on an interim basis, taking charge of first team matters following the shock resignation of Brendan Rodgers tonight.
The highly rated coach joined Hibs in December 2021 replacing Jack Ross. After a bright start a run of one win in 13 league games meant that the team dropped into the bottom half of the table.
Defeat to Hearts in the Scottish Cup semi-final ended his tenure.
A club statement reveals Rodgers offered his resignation, which was accepted with immediate effect.
Rodgers was in his second spell as Celtic boss, winning successive league titles after his return in 2023. He also guided the club to Scottish Premiership titles in 2017 and 2018.
But he leaves with Celtic eight points behind Hearts in the tab;e.
The 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.”
