Rodgers Set to Leave Celtic at Season's End

Brendan Rodgers is reportedly poised to leave Celtic at the end of the season as the club navigates a turbulent period marked by poor results, fan unrest and unresolved contract talks. The speculation has intensified after Celtic’s 2-0 defeat to Dundee on October 19 at Dens Park, their first loss there since 1988, which left the reigning champions five points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts.

Celtic fell behind in the 17th minute when Dundee defender Clark Robertson headed in from a corner and an own goal by Cameron Carter-Vickers shortly before halftime sealed the result. The match was delayed early on when traveling supporters staged a tennis ball protest against the club board, throwing dozens of balls onto the pitch. Dundee manager Steven Pressley praised his players, saying, "I'm exceptionally proud of the group of players," and noting the resilience his side showed.

Rodgers acknowledged the scale of the challenge facing his team and accepted responsibility for the performance. He said it is unfair to expect high output given recent departures, using a metaphor to describe his squad’s limitations: "There's no way you'll go into a race and be given the keys to a...