Next Celtic manager: Five things that may make being Bhoys boss appeal to Brendan Rodgers

Maintaining Liverpool’s dominance over Merseyide rivals Everton and pipping Cardiff City to promotion with south Wales enemies Swansea are among Rodgers’ biggest achievements. His decent record on derby days will stand him in good stead at Parkhead, provided he keeps it up.

Rebuilding reputation

Rodgers’ coaching career to date has been one of fine margins. It was via the Championship play-offs, not automatic promotion, that he got the Swans up into the Premier League for the first time in their history.

Moreover, his Anfield outfit blew it big time when looking like winning the title race, with that Steven Gerrard slip an evocative memory that has become an epitaph for Rodgers.

The only way for him to dispel such glorious, but ultimate failure is to win trophies. As alluded to above, Celtic is an easy sell in this regards for Rodgers who has more reason than most to be interested…

Boyhood Bhoys fan

Some sources from the Scottish press report Rodgers did indeed follow Celtic when he was young. That is precisely what Hoops supporters will be after in a new boss following Deila’s departure.

The Norwegian coach had no real connections or ties to the Hoops, and that counted against him among fans. Rodgers by contrast would be a coup for Celtic, and the job may be his to turn down if he wants it.

Talents to nurture

One thing the Bhoys have that also appeals over other potential suitors for Rodgers is some exciting, emerging prospects. Manchester City-owned forward Patrick Roberts is reckoned to be among the next big things in British football, and is set to remain on loan at Parkhead next term.

It has been a breakthrough season, meanwhile, for Scottish Young Footballer of the Year and Hoops left back Kieran Tierney. Having a talent in that specific position is something Rodgers was crying out for during his time in charge of Liverpool, so he’ll certainly appreciate it.

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