Celtic fans are left wondering what’s become of Tom Rogic, a man who once wore the green and white hoops with such distinction. After helping Ange Postecoglou lead Celtic to a dazzling double, Rogic decided to part ways with the club that had become his second home. As the 2023 season unfolds, the gifted Australian is surprisingly still without a club, leaving many to ask: What’s next for Tom Rogic?
Tom Rogic’s story at Celtic Park began back in 2012, and it’s fair to say he has been part of some of the most iconic moments in the club’s recent history. Over an illustrious decade, Rogic served under four different managers—Neil Lennon, Ronny Deila, Brendan Rodgers, and finally Ange Postecoglou. Each manager seemed to bring out a different aspect of his game, whether it was his creativity under Deila, his resilience under Lennon, or his sheer class under Rodgers. Yet, it was under Postecoglou that Rogic arguably played some of his most captivating football, contributing to a double-winning season during the manager’s first season in charge.
Tom’s final season at Celtic Park was nothing short of spectacular. Under the stewardship of Ange Postecoglou, the midfielder flourished as an indispensable cog in a well-oiled machine. His creativity, flair, and moments of magic helped the Bhoys secure both the league and cup titles. When he chose to leave Celtic, nobody could begrudge him that decision. The assumption was that he had a concrete plan for the next chapter in his career.
Rogic emerged last term at Birmingham, signing for West Brom, which for many, myself included, felt like a questionable move from the get-go. Despite making 23 appearances and netting two goals, it was clear that West Brom was not the stage on which Rogic could best showcase his talents. By season’s end, both parties decided to mutually got their separate ways.
Now, aged 30, Rogic finds himself without a club, a scenario almost unthinkable given his talent and what he has offered in the past. Is he contemplating an early retirement? Such a prospect is unimaginable for a player of Rogic’s calibre. One can only hope that he is taking his time to choose a club that truly aligns with his skill set and ambition, unlike his misadventure at West Brom.
Since Hibernian appointed Australian Nick Montgomery as their new manager, there has been speculation that a move to Hibs could be on the cards for Rogic. However, let’s be honest: he’s far too good for that. A player of Rogic’s stature should be plying his trade at a club where his talents can be more appropriately utilised and appreciated.
It’s a perplexing situation, one that no Celtic fan could have foreseen when Rogic decided to embark on a new journey away from Parkhead. Still, we hold out hope that this Celtic hero will soon find a club worthy of his talents. After all, once a Bhoy, always a Bhoy.
Whatever Tom gets up to, we hope he’s ultimately happy with what he’s doing.
He should never have been allowed to leave with having no real idea what his future held.
He should be strutting his stuff in Madrid, Munich or Milan…..He is THAT good !
A Rolls Royce of a player who,l would think, only has to pick up the phone to Brendan,or even perhaps Brendan should beat him to it and ask him to return to his spiritual home.
He might not have fancied Ange’s all out attacking style but the more sedate style we have reverted to suits him down to the ground.
As a free agent he can be signed outwith the transfer window.
BRING HIM HOME !!!
Because we need midfielders right now
It was clear that rather than a “mutual decision” to let Rogic/Bitton go, it was undoubtedly an Ange decision.
I felt both could have been kept on but the decision was made & we move on.
Id say that despite occasional moments of Rogic brilliance, during Ange’s first season, you are massively overstating his contrbution. His best days IMO were 2015-2018.
Will be fondly remembered as a Celtic legend and the Cup Final winner v Aberdeen is one of Celtic’s most iconic goals of all-time.
Tommy Rogic still had a year to go on his contract when he left Celtic so I’m not so sure.
If it hadn’t been his wish to leave he could have done an “Ajeti” and just hung around and got paid for sitting on his arse doing fuck all but the big mhan has too much class for that kinda stunt.
I honestly don’t have a clue what was discussed regarding that situation but I’m pretty sure Ange has a bit of class about him as well so l don’t think you’re entirely correct in your thinking, bud.
Celtic Park will need fumigated once that Swiss waster has departed cos he’s stunk the place out rather than try to further his career by going out on loan or moving on.