Brendan Rodgers has resigned as Celtic manager, with former boss Martin O'Neill making a temporary return.

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

Former Hoops boss O'Neill and ex-Celtic player Shaun Maloney have been put in temporary charge at Parkhead.

A statement from Celtic on Monday evening 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.

"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 conti

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