Brendan Rodgers: Big update on manager’s future at Celtic after dramatic twist – sources
Celtic are not set to make a knee-jerk reaction on the future of Brendan Rodgers despite falling behind Rangers in the Scottish Premiership title race, sources have told Football Insider.
The Gers are now in the box seat to lift the title after moving two points clear of their Old Firm rivals on Sunday (18 February) following a series of dramatic results.
Celtic drew 1-1 against Kilmarnock on Saturday (17 February) to give Rangers the upper hand in the fight for the title.
That development has prompted an inquest at Parkhead as Rodgers as club chiefs try to determine the cause of their recent slump.
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A well-placed source has told Football Insider that there is not likely to be any movement on the 51-year-old’s role before the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
Two more Old Firm clashes remain this term and Celtic will be confident about their chances having won the first two encounters last year.
Rodgers replaced now-Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou in the Parkhead hot seat last summer (2023).
He returned to Glasgow after a hugely successful first stint at Celtic – during which he won trebles in back-to-back seasons.
The Northern Irishman has won 22 of a possible 35 games in all competitions since his return.
Celtic bowed out of the Champions League this term with just one group-stage win and are without European football for the remainder of the campaign.
Rodgers’ side are next in action against Motherwell on Sunday (25 February).
The next clash with Rangers is scheduled for 7 April.
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