Brendan Rodgers, the manager of Celtic, is “on borrowed time,” according to former Aberdeen CEO Keith Wyness, who also hinted that Rodgers would lose his job this summer.
The 66-year-old, who led Aberdeen as CEO from 2000 to 2004, also held executive positions at Everton and Aston Villa, and currently operates a football advisory business that provides advice to elite clubs, said Rodgers might be replaced in the next year or two, even if he wins the Scottish Premiership this season. He made these remarks on the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast.
Despite the fact that Celtic has defeated their Old Firm rivals twice this season, the Hoops are now two points behind Rangers in the Scottish Premiership standings.
In the group stage of the Champions League, Rodgers’ team was eliminated as well, earning just four of a potential eighteen points.
Wyness remarks, “It’s not a happy ship at Celtic.”
Football Insider revealed on Sunday (10 March) that Celtic do not consider the Northern Irishman a long-term manager of the club.
Wyness stated on the Football Insider podcast’s Insider Track: “I wouldn’t be shocked to see a manager change in the off-season.” I’m not sure if Rodgers was the best choice.
It’s not a joyful vessel.
“It appears that the shortcomings have originated on the field. They appear to have been playing poorly in a few really important games.
“I believe that the footballing side is what I would be concentrating on to find answers because if you’re not first in Scotland, you’re nowhere.”
“I don’t feel sorry for Rodgers. Being an experienced manager, he was aware of the situation he was entering.
That contributed to his allure.
“I believe he is utilizing his time too soon. It will be quite difficult to regain it following this unpleasant beginning. I believe he won’t be gone for more than a year or two, even if he wins the league.
In other news, Celtic’s three-man priority signing strategy was made public.
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