O'Neill Interim After Rodgers Resigns Amid Desmond Row

Brendan Rodgers resigned as Celtic manager after a poor start that left the club eight points behind Hearts, and major shareholder Dermot Desmond publicly accused him of being "divisive, misleading, and self-serving." Martin O'Neill has been appointed on a short-term basis after a late call from Desmond, with Shaun Maloney assisting. O'Neill says he is only "keeping the seat warm" and does not intend to pursue the role permanently. Bookmakers have installed Ange Postecoglou as favourite to return as permanent manager, with Ipswich's Kieran McKenna also being linked though no formal approach had been reported. Ally McCoist said he expects Rodgers to secure a Premier League job in February or March. At Rangers, head coach Danny Rohl is drawing up a coaching shortlist and is said to be considering former players including Steven Davis and Neil McCann.