"Celtic are enduring a difficult start to the season. The Bhoys are eight points off Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts, they failed to qualify for the Champions League, they have only picked up four points in their opening three Europa League games and now manager Brendan Rodgers has resigned. The former Liverpool manager's resignation has been met by a wave of criticism from Dermot Desmond. But who exactly is he? FourFourTwo explains..."
"Desmond is the current largest individual shareholder in Celtic Football Club and has been since 1995. Desmond held shares in Manchester United until 2005 when he sold them to Malcom Glazer and he is regarded as the ninth-richest man in Ireland. When a new manager needs to be appointed, like the current situation, he is the one making the calls and ultimately making the final decision. He is quite withdrawn and not often spotted in the public eye."
Celtic began the season poorly, sitting eight points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts. The club failed to qualify for the Champions League and collected four points from three Europa League matches. Manager Brendan Rodgers resigned amid worsening results. Dermot Desmond is the largest individual shareholder in Celtic and has held that position since 1995. Desmond previously held Manchester United shares until 2005 and is among Ireland’s wealthiest individuals. Desmond holds decisive influence over managerial appointments. Desmond publicly criticized Rodgers, calling his words and actions divisive, misleading, and self‑serving, and saying they contributed to a toxic atmosphere around the club.
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