SHOCKWAVES AT CELTIC CHRIS SUTTON DROPS A BOMBSHELL ABOUT BRENDAN RODGERS FANS CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT HE SAID!
Celtic legend Chris Sutton has lifted the lid on growing rumours surrounding Brendan Rodgers’ future at the club, and his words have sent shockwaves through the Celtic fanbase.
With pressure building after a string of poor results and rising frustration among supporters, Sutton admitted he’s been hearing concerning reports from inside the club about the manager’s mindset and long-term plans.
“You hear things from people around the club, nothing confirmed, but it doesn’t sound particularly positive,” Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club. “I’m not sure Brendan himself is completely convinced he wants to stay much longer, and that’s a big problem for Celtic.”
His comments come at a time when Celtic are under intense scrutiny. Performances have dipped, the football has grown stale, and supporters, once united behind Rodgers’ return, are beginning to question whether the spark that defined his first spell at Parkhead has faded for good.
Brendan Rodgers’ second stint at Celtic was supposed to be a story of redemption, a chance to finish what he started after his controversial 2019 exit to Leicester City. Instead, it’s starting to resemble a repeat of the same tensions that once pushed him away.
After replacing Ange Postecoglou in 2023, Rodgers initially steadied the ship and reclaimed domestic silverware. But this season, inconsistency and European disappointments have taken their toll.
The manager’s tactical decisions have been questioned, substitutions scrutinized, and rumours of dressing-room unrest have surfaced. Reports also suggest Rodgers has clashed with senior figures in the Celtic hierarchy over recruitment and transfer policy, a long-standing issue that has frustrated both fans and pundits.
Sutton, who knows the inner workings of the club well, hinted that these internal issues could be the root of Celtic’s current struggles.
“If the board and the manager aren’t aligned, you get exactly what we’re seeing now, confusion, lack of direction, and an unhappy support,” he said. “Celtic fans aren’t stupid. They can sense when something isn’t right.”
Fans Divided as Tension Builds
Supporters’ patience is wearing thin. The atmosphere at Parkhead has shifted from optimism to anxiety, with frustration evident in recent fixtures. Some fans still believe Rodgers can turn things around, while others feel a change may be the only solution.
eltic’s continued struggles in Europe have amplified the anger. For all his domestic success, Rodgers’ record on the continental stage remains a major criticism, and the lack of visible progress this season has reignited the debate over whether he remains the right man for the job.
Social media has become a battleground of opinion. Hashtags calling for change are trending among Celtic fans, while others plead for calm and patience until the end of the campaign.
Sutton Urges Calm but Warns of Crucial Weeks Ahead
Despite acknowledging the unrest, Sutton has urged Celtic to stay composed and think strategically, warning that the next few games could define Rodgers’ fate.
“Sacking managers or panicking mid-season rarely helps,” Sutton said. “Celtic need to be smart here. If Brendan still has the hunger and the players believe in him, then back him all the way. If not, make a clear decision, don’t let this uncertainty drag on.”
He stressed that the upcoming fixtures could determine whether Rodgers regains the dressing room and the fans’ trust, or if the club is forced to make a major decision before the season’s end.
“These next few weeks will tell us everything,” Sutton concluded. “Either Celtic find their rhythm again, or they face some very tough conversations.”
For now, Celtic’s board continues to back Rodgers publicly, insisting he retains their full confidence. But behind the scenes, there is growing anxiety about the team’s direction and the mood within the squad.
Rodgers, meanwhile, remains defiant, determined to prove he can rebuild and restore Celtic’s dominance. Yet the questions around his commitment and control over club affairs aren’t going away.
As Chris Sutton’s words echo around Parkhead, one thing is certain. Celtic’s next few weeks could shape the club’s entire future, and Brendan Rodgers finds himself right at the centre of the storm.
