Tag: Brendan Rodgers

Leicester City's Northern Irish manager Brendan Rodgers shouts instructions to the players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on February 19, 2023.(Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

“Arsenal are an outstanding team” says Brendan Rodgers

Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal for Arsenal in their 1-0 victory against Leicester City, keeping them two points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table at the end of the day. After the match, Brendan Rodgers hailed Arsenal as an 'outstanding team'.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 15, 2023. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal get midfielder boost ahead of Leicester

Arsenal have been boosted by the news that Thomas Partey could be available for their trip to Leicester on Saturday with Gabriel Jesus also closing in on a return.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Youri Tielemans of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at The King Power Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal will not sign Youri Tielemans in January

Arsenal will reportedly not attempt to sign Youri Tieleman's in the January window, despite Brendan Rodgers hinting last week that the player could leave.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Youri Tielemans of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at The King Power Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Leicester City boss hints at exit for Youri Tielemans

Brendan Rodgers says Leicester City should be brave enough to let players go if they don't want to stay, with Youri Tielemans among that group.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Youri Tielemans of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at The King Power Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Manager confirms new contract talks with Arsenal target

Brendan Rodgers claims Leicester City have opened talks with Youri Tielemans over a new contract, but reports suggest they've made little progress.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Youri Tielemans of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at The King Power Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Rodgers: Tielemans will not be sold in January

Youri Tielemans now looks almost certain to leave Leicester City on a free transfer, after Brendan Rodgers ruled out a January sale.
Leicester City's Northern Irish manager Brendan Rodgers gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 13, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Brendan Rodgers comments do not hint at Arsenal offer

The Daily Mail are running a piece claiming that Brendan Rodgers turned down the chance to manage both Arsenal and Newcastle, but when you actually read what he said and compare it to was was reported at the time, things don't quite add up.
Jamie Vardy of Leicester City speaks with Bobby Madley, Match Referee during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Leicester City at The Hawthorns on March 10, 2018 in West Bromwich, England.

Leicester City top scorer ruled out of Arsenal clash with injury

Jamie Vardy has been ruled out of Leicester City's match against Arsenal this weekend with a knee injury, according to Brendan Rodgers.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Youri Tielemans of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City at Etihad Stadium on December 26, 2021. (Photo by Alex Pantling / Getty Images)

“He may want to leave”: Manager discusses exit for Arsenal target

Brendan Rodgers admits there will probably be teams looking at Youri Tielemans as the midfielder's contract runs down at Leicester City.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Jamie Vardy of Leicester City speaks to Thomas Partey of Arsenal following the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Brendan Rodgers gives Jamie Vardy fitness update for Arsenal

Jamie Vardy will be fit to face Arsenal this weekend, after recovering from injury and returning to training in midweek.
EURO 2021, Nationalteam Portugal Training Training of the AA selection of Portugal Oeiras, 06/10/2021 - Training for the Portuguese AA soccer team that took place this afternoon at Cidade do Futebol in Jamor, to prepare for EURO 2020. Bernardo Silva Credit: Filipe Amorim

Bernardo Silva, Martin Odegaard or James Maddison: Arsenal’s choice

Bernardo Silva wants to leave Manchester City this summer and Arsenal could be banking on Mikel Arteta's good relationship with the player to try and sign him for less than James Maddison.
Leicester City v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - King Power Stadium Leicester City's James Maddison during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Sunday, May 23, 2021. Copyright: Mike Egerton

Brendan Rodgers on Arsenal’s James Maddison interest

Brendan Rodgers says that Leicester have received no offers for James Maddison, despite Arsenal's reported interest.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 07: Odsonne Edouard of Celtic is seen prior to the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on March 07, 2020 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Celtic’s Odsonne Édouard to join Leicester City for £15m

Celtic's Odsonne Édouard will join Leicester with the announcement waiting for Celtic to confirm their new manager, according to the Times.
Liverpool's English midfielder Adam Lallana leaves from Melwood in Liverpool, north west England to resume training on May 20, 2020, as training resumes after the Premier League was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Arsenal show interest in Liverpool free agent but Leicester favourites

Arsenal have reportedly shown interest in signing Adam Lallana, who will leave Liverpool on a free transfer this summer, but it looks as if his former boss, Brendan Rodgers, is leading the race to sign him.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: James Maddison of Leicester City celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Leicester City at Craven Cottage on December 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Rodgers: Chilwell and Maddison are doubts for Arsenal

Ben Chilwell and James Maddison could both miss out on the Leicester City trip to Arsenal on Tuesday, according to head coach Brendan Rodgers.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Leicester City acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Watford FC at The King Power Stadium on December 04, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Perry Groves wrong to criticise Rodgers for choosing Leicester over Arsenal

Perry Groves has questioned Brendan Rodgers decision to remain at Leicester when Arsenal are a far, far bigger club, but surely it makes sense given the crisis in N5?
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Leicester City acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Watford FC at The King Power Stadium on December 04, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Leicester City saw Unai Emery sacking coming before Arsenal

Brendan Rodgers was already in contract talks with Leicester City before Arsenal sacked Unai Emery but it was clear to them it wouldn't be long before the Gunners came calling.
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Arsenal working with a ‘limited budget’ in manager search

Arsenal are working on a limited budget as they search for a new manager, according to reports.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Leicester City celebrates after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton FC at The King Power Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Brendan Rodgers signs new Leicester deal to 2025 to ward off Arsenal interest

Brendan Rodgers has signed a new contract at Leicester City lasting until 2025, as the club look to ward off outside interest.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Brendan Rodgers, Manager of Leicester City celebrates after the Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton FC at The King Power Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Brendan Rodgers interested in Arsenal job in future – but not currently close to...

Brendan Rodgers wants to lead a big-six club in the future and is specifically interested in Arsenal, but he's not close to leaving Leicester City at this stage.
TURIN, ITALY - MAY 05: Juventus FC coach Massimiliano Allegri looks on before the serie A match between Juventus and Bologna FC at Allianz Stadium on May 5, 2018 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Arsenal consider Allegri best coach to fix defence but there are problems

In his weekly column on The Athletic, David Ornstein says that Arsenal could lean towards Max Allegri as the manager best placed to fix their awful defence but the Italian is said to have concerns about the quality of the Arsenal squad while Arsenal have worries of their own about him.
Leicester City's Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Arsenal at King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England on April 28, 2019. (Photo by Lindsey PARNABY / AFP)

Leicester plan to stop any Arsenal move for Tielemans

Leicester City are planning on 'pulling out all the stops' to sign Youri Tielemans on a permanent deal despite interest from other clubs including Arsenal.

Buvac still bookies’ favourite to replace Wenger despite interviewing for another job

Zeljko Buvac is still the bookies' favourite to take over from Arsene Wenger at the end of the season, despite interviewing to become Eintracht Frankfurt's new manager.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James Park on April 15, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Vieira and Rodgers play down their chances of taking over from Wenger

Patrick Vieira and Brendan Rodgers have both played down talk that they could be in the running to take over from Arsene Wenger at the end of the season.
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 08: Arsene Wenger manager / head coach of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 match between AC Milan and Arsenal at the San Siro on March 8, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

All 11 managers on the shortlist to replace Wenger this summer

On Friday morning, Arsene Wenger announced he's stepping down as Arsenal manager at the end of the season, but who will come in to replace him?
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: Former professional football player and Western Union Pass Ambassador, Patrick Vieira, attends the Beyond Soccer Series Powered By streetfootballworld at Thomson Reuters Building on June 22, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Beyond Soccer Series)

Arsenal line up Vieira to take over from Arsene Wenger

Arsenal are lining up Patrick Vieira to take over from Arsene Wenger, according to reports, making him the latest in the long list of names the media claim the club are considering.

10 managers shortlisted to replace Arsene Wenger assessed

Although nothing is confirmed, it has been widely reported that Arsenal's hierarchy are considering their options since the cup final defeat. The papers have suggested that if Wenger fails to qualify the club for the Champions League, that could spell the end for the manager.

All 9 managers shortlisted to replace Arsene Wenger assessed

Although nothing is confirmed, it has been widely reported that Arsenal's hierarchy are considering their options since the cup final defeat. The papers have suggested that if Wenger fails to qualify the club for the Champions League, that could spell the end for the manager.

Hartson: I can see where Rodgers to Arsenal links are coming from

John Hartson says he understands why the media are linking Brendan Rodgers to a move to Arsenal, but says he expects the 45-year-old to stay in Scotland for another season.

Merson: I’ll be shocked if Brendan Rodgers doesn’t get the Arsenal job

Paul Merson truly believes that Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers should take over from Arsene Wenger.

Relief as Rodgers not interested in Arsenal job

Brendan Rodgers seems to have no interest in taking over the Arsenal job much to the relief of everyone who supports the club.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 04: Brendan Rodgers, coach of Celtic looks on during a Celtic press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League match against Anderlecht at Lennoxtown Training Ground on December 4, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

23 memes that sum up why Brendan Rodgers should not get Arsenal job

Arsenal decided to leak a list of managers they are interested in hiring and only one name on the list made any real impact with fans - Brendan Rodgers.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 04: Brendan Rodgers, coach of Celtic looks on during a Celtic press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League match against Anderlecht at Lennoxtown Training Ground on December 4, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Arsenal fans react to Brendan Rodgers replacing Wenger

When the list of managers that Arsenal are reportedly considering to replace Arsene Wenger hit the press there was one standout name on it – Brendan Rodgers.

All 7 managers shortlisted to replace Arsene Wenger assessed

On Tuesday Morning, sources close to Arsenal revealed the seven names on the club's shortlist to replace Arsene Wenger at the end of the season.

Rodgers: We’ve received no bids for Dembele

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic haven't received any bids for French forward Moussa Dembele, suggesting Arsenal aren't making him a transfer target in January.

‘Beating Arsenal was a major highlight’ – Rodgers explains 2014’s thrashing with Liverpool

For some reason, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has decided to explain his 5-1 victory over Arsenal with Liverpool almost four years after it happened.

Brendan Rodgers bemoans losing Alexis to Arsenal

Former Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers, has spoken about how determined his old club were to sign Alexis Sanchez back in 2014.

Redknapp: Rodgers should be on Arsenal radar

Jamie Redknapp believes Brendan Rodgers should be managing a top club in England.
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Kolo Toure retires, takes up coaching role at Celtic

Kolo Toure has retired from playing to take up a coaching role at Celtic.

Dembele to leave Celtic after Champions League qualification, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham interested

Celtic's Moussa Dembele is set to leave the Scottish champions once they've completed their Champions League qualification games this summer.