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Celtic move fast to bring back old boss O'Neill after Rodgers dramatically resigns at Parkhead

- BY PHIL BLANCHE

BRENDAN RODGERS last night resigned as Celtic manager with former boss Martin O'Neill and Shaun Maloney being put in temporary charge at Parkhead.

Rodgers’ second spell at Celtic ended after Sunday's 3-1 William Hill Premiership defeat at Hearts left them eight points adrift of the Edinburgh side.

A club statement read: “Celtic Football Club can confirm that football manager Brendan Rodgers has today tendered his resignation.

“It has been accepted by the club and Brendan will leave his role with immediate effect.”

Celtic added: “The club appreciates Brendan's contribution to Celtic during his two very successful periods at the club.

“Brendan leaves Celtic with our thanks for the role he has played during a period of continued success for the club and we wish him further success in the future.