The managerial merry-go-round at Ibrox has already swung around since Brendan Rodgers’ return to Celtic in the summer. Now that Michael Beale has been fired, Rodgers is about to meet another Ibrox gaffer, a situation he is all too accustomed to.
Chris Sutton, a constant presence in Celtic discussions, recently voiced his opinions on the subject. Brendan Rodgers has already seen a lot of Rangers managers leave the premises, he said. He must be salivating at the thought of killing another person. The Englishman penned a piece for RecordSport.
Perhaps I’m mistaken, Sutton’s uncensored and frequently green-tinged viewpoint continued. Given that the Ibrox project was failing miserably, Rodgers may have been content for Michael Beale to remain in control. The Celtic manager will, however, be itching to get started on sinking the next appointment after helping to bring about the Londoner’s collapse by defeating him on his own turf with half of his squad absent and no fans of his club inside the stadium.
Despite having a patched-up defense and being unable to call on Reo Hatate, the former Celtic striker managed to get Rodgers’ attention when he mentioned the 1-0 triumph at Ibrox.
Currently holding a seven-point advantage over their Glasgow rivals, Celtic are in a commanding position in the league. The fact that Beale is leaving just strengthens the claim that Celtic are still in charge in Glasgow. Keeping your job will always be challenging if you can’t keep up with the champions.
The Celtic supporters will be hoping that this momentum lasts against the backdrop of this managerial transition. Future prospects for Celtic appear promising with Rodgers in charge and a clear advantage over their local rivals. After the international break, a crucial stretch of matches begins in which Celtic faces Hearts and Hibs in the capital back-to-back weeks, with the unimportant issue of Atletico Madrid sandwiched in between.
