Brendan Rodgers Celtic departure one year on: Has the former manager been vindicated?

One year after Brendan Rodgers' dramatic departure from Celtic, Michael Gannon assesses whether the manager has been vindicated amid ongoing structural and recruitment struggles at Parkhead. Following months of mounting tension over transfers and an acrimonious exit criticized publicly by Dermot Desmond, Rodgers took charge of Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah, where he is currently mounting a title challenge alongside assistant John Kennedy.

Meanwhile, Celtic navigated an unsettled year that included a 33-day stint under Wilfried Nancy before Martin O'Neill stepped in to stabilize the team. Despite domestic success under O'Neill, Gannon argues that European struggles, persistent recruitment issues, and key administrative vacancies demonstrate that the foundational issues Rodgers highlighted remain unresolved.