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David Irvine

Brendan Rodgers to Celtic betting suspended by Sky Bet

Betting has been suspended on Brendan Rodgers being named Celtic manager.

Sky Bet punters are currently unable to place bets on the former Parkhead boss returning to Glasgow.

It comes despite reports Rodgers is not currently interested in heading back to Celtic.

Sky Bet have Rodgers as the current favourite to replace Ange Postecoglou after his exit for Tottenham.

And the Northern Irishman previously admitted his desire to manage Celtic again - but crucially only if the timing was right.

Reports earlier this week suggested Rodgers does not currently believe that is the case with him favouring taking time out after being sacked by Leicester.

Speaking previously on a possible return to Parkhead in the future, Rodgers said: "The club were keen to bring me in and they were in a moment where Rangers were close - they were getting promoted - and I went in and created hopefully a really good base.

"That challenge may come again because it was a real challenge to go in and that challenge may come in the future and I would have absolutely no hesitation going back.

"Incredible club but like everything in life it's just about timing.

"Whether I would be received back or not is a different story.

"But would I go back to Celtic? Absolutely."

Mumbai City FC boss Des Buckingham is second in the odds at 2/1 for the Celtic job after being pictured in Glasgow.

Bodo/Glimt manager Kjetil Knutsen is also among the contenders at 10/3 with Enzo Maresca at 5/1.

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