CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB JUST ANNOUNCED HUGE DEPARTURE JUST FEW HOURS AFTER EMBARRASSING INTERVIEW FROM CALLUM MCGREGOR

In a stunning and abrupt development, Celtic Football Club has confirmed the immediate departure just hours after an eyebrow-raising interview featuring club captain Callum McGregor. The exit has sent shockwaves through Parkhead, raising serious questions about internal discord and the future direction of the club.

now leaving Celtic not for the first time, tendered his resignation following a 3–1 defeat to Hearts. The loss left the club trailing in the Premiership, and the board has accepted his departure with immediate effect. The club has expressed gratitude for Rodgers’s contributions, noting his two very successful spells in charge.

What makes this exit particularly explosive is its timing: just hours after an interview on Celtic TV in which McGregor, the long-serving skipper, made remarks that many see as undermining or embarrassing for the management. While some outlets label McGregor’s comments “unannounced claims” dropped unexpectedly, the effect appears to have added fuel to already simmering tensions inside the club. In that interview, former manager Martin O’Neill—who has now returned in an interim capacity—praised McGregor’s leadership and described him as “brilliant,” suggesting that the internal dynamics may be shifting.

Behind the scenes, the exit has exposed deeper rifts. Celtic’s principal shareholder, Dermot Desmond, delivered scathing criticism of Rodgers. According to Desmond, Rodgers’ recent public statements were “misleading, divisive, and self-serving,” creating what he described as a “toxic atmosphere” within the club. The conflict seems to have centered not only on team performance but also on communication, transfer policy, and trust between Rodgers and the board.

From McGregor’s perspective, the resignation was a personal blow. He admitted to being “stunned” by Rodgers’s sudden departure and revealed he had held a private conversation with him for 10 to 15 minutes, though he declined to share details of what was said. He went on to reflect on Rodgers’ impact, saying the former manager “changed the landscape massively” during his tenure—and lamented the departure of long-time assistant coach John Kennedy, who also left the club following Rodgers’s exit.

In the interim, Celtic have appointed Martin O’Neill and former player Shaun Maloney to lead the first team. O’Neill, a club legend, is reportedly not interested in staying in charge permanently, but his return highlights the urgency of stabilising Celtic in the short term.

Meanwhile, speculation is mounting over who will become the next full-time manager. One name in the mix is Ange Postecoglou, who previously enjoyed considerable success at Celtic and is currently without a job. But insiders suggest he may be reluctant to return immediately, preferring to take time away from the high-pressure environment.