A potential return of club icon Scott Brown, in tandem with the rumoured homecoming of former manager Brendan Rodgers has been touted this evening.
Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond has reportedly made his move, initiating the first steps to bring Brendan Rodgers back to Celtic Park, four years after his departure to Leicester City. Rodgers, now 50, had intended to take a brief hiatus from football after leaving Leicester in April.
Still, the allure of returning to the familiar grounds of Celtic may be too enticing to resist. This development comes as current Celtic assistant manager, John Kennedy, is being pursued by Tottenham Hotspur. The potential vacancy at Celtic could pave the way for a sensational return for former captain Scott Brown. [SunSport]
Rodgers is known to have held preliminary discussions with Celtic Chief Executive Michael Nicholson. The club can offer a Premier League-level salary and a significant summer transfer budget, increasing the likelihood of Rodgers’ return. The Celtic hierarchy believe that despite some initial disappointment when Rodgers left the club in 2019, the majority of fans would welcome him back, given his successful first tenure at the club.
John Kennedy, who served as a first-team coach during Rodgers’ previous stint at Celtic, could naturally step into the assistant manager role. However, Kennedy has expressed interest in joining former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham. Celtic have so far blocked attempts from the Premier League side to secure Kennedy and fellow coach Gavin Strachan. However, should Kennedy depart, Scott Brown could potentially step into the vacant No2 role.
Scott Brown, who claimed 22 trophies during a 14-year stay at Celtic, remains a fan favorite. Brown’s return would undoubtedly be a popular move with the Celtic faithful.
Despite completing his first season in management with Fleetwood Town and wanting to be his own man, the possibility of working again with Rodgers at Celtic May hold significant appeal for Brown
As we wait to see how the pieces move on this chessboard, it’s worth noting that the B team coach Darren O’Dea could also become a part of the potential new-look is highly regarded within Celtic and coaching circles.
Whatever the outcome, the potential return of Rodgers and Brown offers a tantalising possibility of a new era at Celtic, stirring excitement and anticipation among the Hoops faithful.
