Jeremy has been with the Daily Star since 2010, initially as the Manchester football correspondent and later as the Chief Sports Writer for over a decade. He specializes in providing in-depth coverage of Manchester United, Manchester City, the Premier League, and the England national football team. Jeremy has extensive experience covering major sporting events such as football, rugby, and cricket World Cups, Wimbledon, golf majors, and the Olympics.
Brendan Rodgers engaged in a futile battle with Irish businessman Dermot Desmond, a scenario reminiscent of Sir Alex Ferguson’s past experience over two decades ago. History has shown that those who challenge Desmond often find themselves on the losing end, as Rodgers recently did, departing Celtic with his managerial reputation tarnished.
Desmond, a prominent figure at Celtic, is known for his decisive actions and recently launched a scathing attack on Rodgers. This echoes a similar situation in the early 2000s when Desmond, a significant Manchester United shareholder at the time, mediated a well-known dispute between Ferguson and fellow Irish businessman John Magnier over the ownership of the stallion ‘Rock Of Gibraltar’.
Despite Ferguson’s initial resistance, Desmond’s intervention led to a settlement favoring Magnier, illustrating Desmond’s influence and ability to achieve his objectives. Rodgers is now facing the consequences of crossing paths with Desmond, realizing the power and discretion Desmond wields.
In an unusual move, Desmond publicly criticized Rodgers for contributing to a negative atmosphere at the club, signaling a significant fallout between the two parties. Rodgers may contemplate legal action, mirroring Ferguson’s actions in the past, but the road ahead seems uncertain for him.
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