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Brendan Rodgers, it’s time for the other side of a story that sounds too convenient to be true

It should come as a surprise to no one that the news of Brendan Rodgers’ ACSOM event this week has been controversial. The Irishman was…

By Martin Crawford · 67HailHail

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Martin Crawford argues Brendan Rodgers should publicly explain his side of his dramatic Celtic departure during an upcoming Glasgow Q&A.
Rodgers resigned following reported frustrations over Celtic's summer transfer business and critical media briefings from the board.
Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond previously launched what Crawford describes as a scathing public attack against Rodgers.

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Martin Crawford writes that former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers will have an opportunity to address his controversial exit when he returns to Glasgow next summer for an ACSOM Q&A event. Rodgers resigned following conflicts over a poor summer transfer window, board briefings in the media, and a scathing public attack from majority shareholder Dermot Desmond.

Crawford argues that Rodgers should publicly share his side of the story rather than remain diplomatic. The writer contends that Desmond sought to absolve the club hierarchy of blame and notes fans are eager to hear Rodgers' perspective regarding his final days at Celtic.

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Brendan Rodgers, it’s time for the other side of a story that sounds too convenient to be true

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