Next Celtic manager odds: Ex-Tottenham, Chelsea and Sunderland men among early favourites

Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou could be handed a swift return to management after Brendan Rodgers resigned at Scottish Premiership giants Celtic.

Rodgers’ side lost 3-1 to Hearts on Sunday to leave them eight points behind the Edinburgh outfit on Sunday. Rodgers has been critical of the club’s board in press conferences this season and has now departed Glasgow.

Former Aston Villa and Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill has been named interim boss as the club search for a permanent replacement.

A club statement 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 continued success for the Club and we wish him further success in the future.

“The process to appoint a new permanent manager is underway and the Club will update supporters further on this as soon as possible. We are pleased that during this interim period former Celtic manager, Martin O’Neill and former Celtic player, Shaun Maloney have agreed to take charge of Celtic first-team matters. Further details will be confirmed shortly.”

With the club hunting for a new manager, the latest odds from Bet Victor to replace Rodgers are below. Postecoglou is the early favourite following his sacking at Nottingham Forest earlier this month. Other names linked with London clubs are also in the frame according to the latest odds...