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Ryan McGinlay

Celtic's board react to Brendan Rodgers appointment

Some of Celtic's board members have reacted to their re-appointment of manager Brendan Rodgers.

The Northern Irishman has returned to the club he managed from 2016 to 2019 on a three-year deal, following the departure of Ange Postecoglou to Tottenham Hotspur.

Following a successful first spell at the club, Rodgers returns to Celtic following the team's eighth domestic treble, a new world record.

Chief executive Michael Nicholson and majority shareholder Dermot Desmond have both responded to this appointment in the club statement issued this afternoon on Celtic's website.

Nicholson spoke glowingly regarding Celtic's new manager. He said: "We are delighted to welcome Brendan as our new manager. He is a football manager of real quality and experience, with an established track record of delivering success.

"The role of Celtic manager is attractive and highly-sought after, and in the process we considered many potential candidates. In appointing Brendan, we are confident that we have identified the best candidate for Celtic.

"Having spoken to Brendan and discussed the club’s strategy and objectives with him, I can see the passion he has for taking the club forward positively and building on what we have achieved.  

"We look forward to working together to deliver growth and success for Celtic and our supporters."

Desmond was next to give his thoughts on Rodgers returning to the club following his four-year stint in the English Premier League with Leicester City.

He said: "Our aim at Celtic will always be to bring individuals of the highest calibre to the club to achieve our objectives, and in appointing Brendan we believe we have again brought that quality to the club.

"Brendan is a very talented manager, he has huge experience at the highest levels and is a man who knows how to win and do so in style. As we enter another exciting period for the club I am sure he will tackle the opportunities ahead with his characteristic focus, drive and determination.

"We have all enjoyed great success across recent years, Brendan himself being a huge part of that. I know Brendan is determined to deliver again for our supporters and collectively, the board, management, players and staff will support him in this aim."

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