Rodgers has gone down in Celtic history as the man who broke a world record twice. However, his work remains unfinished.

Now, let’s discuss the highs and lows of Rodgers’ career, where he is now, and where it might go as he tries to get more shine on his name.

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Rodgers’ First Job (2016-2019)

All this began in the summer of 2016.

The Celtic players were coming off of an awful 2015-16 season where we were beaten four times by our arch-rivals Rangers.

They needed a savior for the club to get back in charge. Enter Brendan Rodgers. The loyal supporters were eager to see what Rodgers could do with the youthful but not great team he inherited.

Who would have ever imagined Rodgers to deliver so dramatically in the first 3 seasons? His leadership made the team go wild and produced domestic glory. Now, let’s break the big ones down:

Back-to-Back Trebles

The numbers don’t lie – 6 trophies in three seasons, including Scottish Cup and League Cup, all on the board each year in 2016-19. Celtic destroyed the other with a beautiful football. Rodgers built a relentless trophy machine in the first year.

Invincible League Season

Celtics got in 2016-17, which is what Scottish football hadn’t done for 100 years – a 100 percent home undefeated run across all categories.

That was a fantastic repetition from week to week. We lost Rangers to the Wolves in one or two games and a sniper reflex on poorer teams. Greatest season of all that saw Celtic disappear into the history books.

Tactical Flexibility in Europe

Europe was Rodgers’ big test for Celtic. They were competing against played-big money clubs such as PSG and Bayern Munich.

This David vs. Goliath game isn’t entirely Rodgers’ fault. They weren’t very successful in the Champions League, but we survived some great upsets like the 3-3 draw against Man City at the start of the group stage by playing with tactical finesse.

Rodgers put us on the map of contention in every sense nobody anticipated.

Foundation for Future Success

There was a trophy case, but Rodgers’ effect for years was developing a winning culture and an elite group that could take the club forward. He helped elevate young talents like Kieran Tierney into world-class players. Shrewd signings like Moussa Dembele and Olivier Ntcham provided a backbone. The stage was set for ongoing dominance if continuity could be maintained.

But there were issues there too.

Rodgers’ Surprise Departure in 2019

In February 2019, shockwaves rippled through Celtic supporters when Rodgers retired mid-season to become a head coach of English Premier League side Leicester City. All that glory was stolen when Rodgers caved on the first rumour of EPL redemption.

It was a timing almost betrayal when it occurred just a few months before an unmatched third consecutive triple. It destroyed Rodgers’ name and his standing in most Celtic fans. Tryed to get him to stay until the end of season, no luck.

Neil Lennon was selected as the interim manager and we actually made it three with him but the run-in was not quite the same as it was years earlier. Just wasn’t the same without Rodgers.

Rodgers’ Public Return in 2023

When he went down in 2023 at Leicester City on depreciating returns, the rumors of Rodgers’ return to Celtic Park were discussed. The news was polarizing. Some loved him, who had gotten his first crack at reinstating the spell; some that scoffed at the timing of his exit.

It was a done deal when they reunited in June 2023. Celtic got a second manager, and it’s Rodgers.

Rodgers was interviewed about humility, about wanting to raise himself for his fans. He was inheriting a team that had been far short of a championship contender in recent seasons, so new task. Could Rodgers defy doubters and reignite Celtic as a European force?

His 2nd era was off and running.

So, What Lies Ahead?

Since Rodgers is attempting to pick up where he left off in his initial spell, making up for dark sections of his exit, what is to come?

• Another Treble? Celtic wants to be back in it because they’ve been rubbish of late. Rodgers has the recipe down. But Scottish football is a race to the top already, and passing with new teeth would legitimise forgiveness.
• Sustained Euro Success? Celtic have another shot at the Champions League heaveys. Rodgers already showed he could lead the victory against elite European outfits. And to be able to re-experience that magic is probably his last wish.
• Statue Outside Parkhead? This time around if Rodgers takes in more prizes and retires with a bang, his spot in Celtic mythology will never be vacant. For a stadium statue, immortality would be not far away!