Simon Jordan continues to insult Brendan Rodgers on talkSport

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·12 November 2025

Simon Jordan continues to insult Brendan Rodgers on talkSport

Simon Jordan has dubbed Brendan Rodgers ‘Toxic Ted’ in response to his exit from Celtic…

Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Celtic, gestures to fans prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between Celtic FC and SK Sturm Graz at Celtic Park on October 23, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

The ex-Crystal Palace owner and talkSPORT pundit has long been outspoken against the former Celtic boss, who stepped down from his position almost two weeks ago during his second spell in charge.

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When questioned about Celtic’s current search for a new manager, Jordan didn’t miss the chance to criticise the Irishman, stressing that the club should avoid making a hasty appointment just to fill the vacancy.

Speaking on talkSPORT about Celtic’s managerial position, Jordan said: “Have they got a wonderful, stand-out candidate that they must have? One that ticks all the boxes, and they’ve done their due diligence, and they’re entirely confident that he’s the way forward. If they haven’t, what’s the rush?”

“You’ve got somebody in [Martin O’Neill] that the fans are responding to. More importantly, the players are responding, even though they got beaten in the Europa League in the midweek game – but that’s the nature of the beast.”

Brendan Rodgers. Dundee v Celtic. 19 October 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Jordan added: “They’re winning the games that they previously weren’t; there’s a general feeling of well-being around the club after they got rid of Toxic Ted and his Honda Civic. So with all that in mind, what’s the hurry? If you’ve got a brilliant candidate.”

Meanwhile, bookmakers have listed Rodgers among the leading contenders to take over from the embattled Daniel Farke at Leeds United.

Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, celebrates following the team’s victory in the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Final 2nd Leg match between Leeds United and Norwich City at Elland Road on May 16, 2024 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Following a promising return to the English top flight, the 49ers Enterprises-owned side have struggled lately, managing only two wins in their past seven matches, leaving Farke as the frontrunner to be the next manager down south to be dismissed.

Reports earlier this week suggested that several Saudi Arabian clubs had tempted Rodgers to weigh up a move to the Middle East, while he was also linked with the Wolves job – a position now expected to go to Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards.

Wilfried Nancy of the Columbus Crew holds the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy after winning the 2023 MLS Cup against the Los Angeles FC at Lower.com Field on December 09, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

In Celtic’s search to replace the Irishman, three main candidates have come to the forefront. Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy, who has surpassed Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen as the bookies frontrunner and Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna, who is still being considered.

Kjetil Knutsen, Head Coach of FK Bodo/Glimt, acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and FK Bodo/Glimt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 01, 2025. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Since making his return to the Hoops, interim boss Martin O’Neill has brought stability domestically to the club, securing three victories in four matches, highlighted by consecutive 4-0 home victories over Falkirk and Kilmarnock.

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