Former Celtic defender Ramon Vega has given his take on the explosive fallout between Brendan Rodgers and Dermot Desmond, telling CeltsAreHere in an exclusive interview that both men could have handled the situation better.
Signed in 2000, he believes that Rodgers’ decision to air grievances publicly may have been the beginning of the end.
Desmond’s scathing statement on Monday night accused Rodgers of being “divisive, misleading and self-serving” in his final months at the club.
Vega, who played under Martin O’Neill during Celtic’s early-2000s glory years, said he understood why the majority shareholder felt compelled to go public.
The Swiss international believes Rodgers’ approach may have come across as a lack of respect towards the board and ownership, prompting Desmond’s fiery response.
Asked whether Desmond’s statement was necessary, Vega admitted it was unusual for the reclusive billionaire to speak out but said it may have been the only way to set the record straight after weeks of speculation and tension.
While Rodgers’ departure may have been inevitable, the public fallout between the board and manager has left lasting damage at a crucial stage of the season.
You’d imagine that Brendan Rodgers will have his say on the situation and set the record straight from his end.
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