Brendan Rodgers Returns to Celtic for Pre-Season Training
Brendan Rodgers, the former manager of Celtic, has made a triumphant return to the club as he prepares for the upcoming pre-season training. The highly anticipated event was marked by the warm welcome of superfan Patsy Cullen, who went above and beyond to ensure that Rodgers felt appreciated and valued. The 76-year-old superfan decorated the road to the training ground with balloons and bunting, creating a festive atmosphere for the occasion.
Rodgers, who left Celtic in 2019 to manage Leicester City, expressed his excitement about returning to the club where he had previously enjoyed tremendous success. Despite being away from Celtic for two and a half years, Rodgers maintained his connection with the club and closely followed their progress. Now, he is ready to take on the challenge of leading the team once again.
The pre-season training marks a new chapter for Celtic, as they have undergone significant changes since Rodgers’ departure. With only three players remaining from his previous tenure, namely James Forrest, Callum McGregor, and Scott Bain, Rodgers will be working with a mostly new squad. However, he has already made some additions to the team, signing Odin Thiago Holom from Valerenga and Marco Tilio from Melbourne City. On the other hand, there are rumors that Jota might be leaving the club in a lucrative deal with Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
Celtic has an ambitious agenda for the upcoming season. They aim to defend all three domestic trophies and make an impact in the Champions League. To prepare for these challenges, the team will embark on a training camp in Portugal before heading to Japan for a series of matches against Yokohama F.Marinos and Gamba Osaka. However, their plans to return via South Korea have been disrupted due to Wolves pulling out of a planned friendly in Suwon.
The official start of the season for Celtic is just 33 days away, with a home match against Ross County scheduled to be televised live on Sky. This will be followed by games against Aberdeen and St Johnstone before the highly anticipated Old Firm derby against Rangers on September 3.
The return of Brendan Rodgers has generated a great deal of excitement among Celtic fans, and his warm reception from Patsy Cullen is a testament to the impact he had during his previous tenure. As the team begins their pre-season training, there is a sense of renewed optimism and determination to achieve success under Rodgers’ leadership.
Fans can stay up to date with all the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page, ensuring that they don’t miss any updates on their beloved club. With the return of Rodgers and the promising new additions to the squad, Celtic supporters have every reason to be hopeful for a successful season ahead.