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11:22, 27-Feb-2019
Leicester City appoint former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as manager
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Leicester City appointed Brendan Rodgers as the Foxes' new manager on a three-year deal on Tuesday as Neil Lennon returned to Celtic until the end of the season as Rodgers's successor.
Former Liverpool manager Rodgers won seven domestic trophies in nearly three seasons in charge of the Glasgow giants and leaves the Hoops eight points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
Brendan Rodgers watched on from the stands as the Foxes beat Brighton 2-1, while Newcastle pulled further clear of the relegation battle by defeating Burnley on Tuesday.
Rodgers was confirmed as Claude Puel's successor just before kick-off at the King Power after dramatically leaving Celtic despite being on course for a third straight domestic treble in Scotland.
The Northern Irishman saw what his new side are capable of as Demarai Gray and Jamie Vardy put the hosts into a 2-0 lead before Davy Propper pulled a goal back.
Brendan Rodgers (C) watches his team from the stands during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Brighton on February 26, 2019. /VCG Photo
Brendan Rodgers (C) watches his team from the stands during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Brighton on February 26, 2019. /VCG Photo
"I spoke to them about the incoming manager and just said we had to concentrate on the game. He's given the players a boost. He said he's excited to get started," said Leicester's caretaker manager Mike Stowell.
"I'm very privileged and honored to be here as Leicester City manager and I'll give my life to make the supporters proud of their club," said Rodgers.
Rodgers's departure with just three months of the season to go is a huge blow to Celtic, who moved quickly to reappoint a club legend in Lennon.
The Northern Irishman won three league titles in four years during his first spell in charge between 2010 and 2014 and led Celtic to the last 16 of the Champions League after famously beating Barcelona in 2012.
"Brendan is a football manager of the highest quality and we are very disappointed to see him leave the club," said Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell in a statement.
Source(s): AFP