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Celtic fans could be forgiven if their minds were scrambled after an astonishing few hours in their club’s storied history.

Out of nowhere, their celebrated manager resigned. Another feted former boss was parachuted in to replace him on an interim basis. And the club’s major shareholder, Dermot Desmond, broke his well-established silence to leave Brendan Rodgers without a name.

And, all the while, somewhere well away from Glasgow, another cherished Celtic coach of more recent years gone by remains unemployed.

So who are the fans backing? Rodgers or the board? What do they think of Martin O’Neill coming in to take temporary charge?

Michael: Over the last few months, Brendan seemed unable to change games. The team style was predictable and slow, he seemed to have no plan B. He also seemed to have well-rehearsed answers when he was questioned about results, answers that criticised no-one, not even himself. Quite the politician.

Marian: Rodgers has done it again. He should have stayed and proved he could turn it around. He’s caused a lot of bad feeling.

Jimmy: I think Rodgers has been working his ticket out since late April. The team selection every game has left many fans bewildered.

Graham: Not a fan of Desmond and the statement isn’t a great look. However, Rodgers repeatedly tried to divert attention from his inability to change things on the pitch by publicly undermining the squad and blaming the board. He did it again on Sunday. I’m sure he was told to resign or be sacked.

Ray: Should not have been brought back in the first place. It was always going to end badly.

Rob: The writing was on the wall ever since Rodgers made his comments about the board and the team. He clearly didn’t want to put his hands up for his mistakes this season and it has cost him dearly. Let’s just hope the season can be salvaged.

David: He lost the dressing room. His comment about the cars was disgraceful and the players had given up on him. Time was up.

Andy: Same as the third season last time around, he’s jumped ship when things aren’t going his way. Yes, the lack of transfer activity didn’t help, but pointing the finger at the board didn’t either and helped to create a toxic atmosphere within the club. The squad should have been good enough to beat Dundee and Almaty.

Tommy: I think people need to take a step back before making some of the judgements we are seeing here. Brendan is a top guy and a top manager and there are all manner of factors that could have influenced this decision.

Brendan: Sad day all round. That statement from Desmond is a desperate attempt from the board to control the narrative. Rodgers not blameless but had his hands tied by the penny pinching board.

George: This was always going to happen. As soon as Rodgers realised the lack of investment and ambition of the club, he was going to leave in 2026. And as soon as the board felt this, they didn’t back him in the window knowing he is leaving at the end of the season.

Spencer: The relationship between manager and board clearly in pieces. But Desmond cannot be serious to suggest that the shambolic summer transfer window was down to Rodgers alone. It’s not credible. Toxic self-preservation on both sides.

Paul: Desmond’s words seem incredibly harsh. It feels like a character assassination of Brendan Rodgers. A man who has delivered repeated success to the club. It is an attempted deflection technique from the behaviour of the board.

Sandra: Not surprised at all. You could sense it coming over the past few weeks. The board are entirely to blame. A lack of ambition, lack of planning and now a lack of a top-class manager. I for one was backing Brendan.

Dave: Celtic want champagne football at lemonade prices.

Iona: The messiah has returned.

Dandare: I doubt Martin O’Neill could tell you which teams are in the Premiership, let alone the players at Celtic. Amateur hour at the club. It’s unbelievable but not surprising.

Iain: Needed a shake up and this might be just the thing. Martin O’Neill is an old-school managerial type who will command instant respect – just what’s required at the moment – no “projects” thank you.

Mark: Not sure if these players will know what’s hit them with Martin O’Neill coming back though. They will certainly get a boot up the backside.

John: Shocking, absolutely shocking. Unless Shaun Maloney is going to play through the middle, I don’t see the point. It’s been obvious from the Aberdeen cup final we are weak up top. Goals win games.

Jenny: Everyone loves Martin O’Neill, but really? Celtic love to recycle previous appointments, but it could have been someone with more recent credentials. I guess I should be happy it isn’t Neil Lennon.

Jamie: Martin O’Neill as an interim is something I can get behind, as long as the club makes a progressive appointment to replace Rodgers permanently. No more going back to the same wells – not even Ange.

Paul: O’Neill too old – out-of-touch old pals act. Should be Ange back to get them going forward instead of sideways backwards, etc.

Martin: Hearing a lot of chat that Ange Postecoglou is the favourite. I think going back for Rodgers was a mistake. Would going back for Ange also be a mistake?

Michael: I’m an Aussie Celtic (and Spurs) supporter. Didn’t want Ange to leave – knew what they would do to him down there. Yes, Ange back, but only if he has Spurs and Forest out of his system. Maybe Martin until January, then do a well planned swap over?

Gerry: Get Ange back!!!

Linda: I loved what Ange did but don’t want to get him back. We need to move forward.

Fergus: Is it time for Ange?

England v. Australia: Quilter Nations Series

Date: Saturday, November 1 Kick-off: 15:10 GMT

On Saturday against Australia at Allianz Stadium, a significant autumn for English rugby will begin.

Steve Borthwick’s England will look to continue winning against the best two years before the Rugby World Cup.

If Borthwick can find a way to unleash their potential, the team will enter an exciting new era with a number of young players in good form.

The teenage sensation made a single Prem debut, and Borthwick’s squad was made up of it.

As much of an impact as you can hope to make with his first Prem start against Sale Sharks, five tries against them.

The 19-year-old Saracens wing, who has been playing development rugby for England, was immediately recruited.

He was undoubtedly impressed, and he made the final four Test squad ahead of Leicester Tiger Adam Radwan.

His air-handling prowess have won him rave reviews from players and pundits because of his point of difference.

On the biggest stage, Caluori’s ability to hang high and take a ball over his head could be a powerful weapon, but he also has pace and power in abundance, twice letting George Ford flail in the air as he drove past him.

Former England wing Ugo Monye described his raw athleticism as “unreal” according to BBC’s Rugby Union Weekly.

“The law changes with escorting, which has removed the protection for the catcher, which is being celebrated, is now seeing the most skilled and athletic guys in the air.”

Two years until the World Cup, it is obvious that Borthwick wants to accelerate Caluori’s development.

Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and Argentina are all teams that qualified for the last World Cup quarter-finals, and England’s opponents in this autumn are all teams.

On paper, the game will be played against Fiji on November 8, but could Caluori anticipate a lot more than just a brief run-out this autumn?

Former England wing Chris Ashton said, “I know we have good wingers and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tommy Freeman will probably start, but he [Caluori] is not too far away.”

Pollock, age 20, only started playing for England in the Under-20 Six Nations when they won the tournament.

The back rower from Northampton Saints scored twice against Wales in his senior team debut for England in March.

Pollock was chosen for the British and Irish Lions after a stellar performance for Saints in their semi-final match against Leinster. He was disappointed not to make the matchday 23 for the Test matches.

Now that Pollock is not yet a prominent player in a Test for England, it seems hard to believe.

Pollock hasn’t settled in one position because he has played in the entire back row since making his professional debut.

England have a vacancy at number eight following Tom Willis’ decision to play in France next year.

The 22-year-old has already participated in two Six Nations campaigns but is yet to secure a starting spot.

Cunningham-South for the Harlequins started out as a blind-side flanker against Japan last summer and then in New Zealand for three of their final four games in that capacity last fall.

His vicious demeanor and stature made him popular with Courtney Lawes, a former England star who also played in the second row.

England has a serious athlete on their hands, according to the player. Former England captain Sam Warburton stated on BBC’s Six Nations Special last year, “I hope he gets more game time because I think he can be a big name for England.”

He “could be the real deal” for England’s future.

Cunningham-South has also been tried at lock by Quins and Borthwick, and his appearances this season have been equally divided between number eight and second row.

Cunningham-South will want to claim a starting spot after playing in the two summer tests against Argentina and in the 2016 Six Nations, which are becoming a regular theme in modern rugby.

Will it hurt his chances of getting a starting role given that England has him highly regarded and he can fill a number of positions?

Feyi-Waboso, a wing for the Exeter Chiefs, made his debut for England last year and scored twice in Test matches against New Zealand.

The 22-year-old continued playing the right wing last fall and once more scored against the All Blacks, but injuries have prevented his development.

Feyi-Waboso, who had shoulder surgery and missed this year’s Six Nations, only made four club matches in his two international appearances last year.

Following a red card against France A, both Tests against Argentina were suspended.

Feyi-Waboso was still present on Borthwick’s summer tour, and he played him in the final game against the United States, but his inability caused Tom Roebuck to take advantage of it.

It ended up being a frustrating campaign from its initial year as a genuine contender for the British and Irish Lions.

Feyi-Waboso is a talented athlete who can break a game open on his own, with his recovery defense also making a difference.

As a 19-year-old, Bath wing Arundell attempted to play against Australia on the international stage.

Arundell moved to Racing 92 after the 2023 Rugby World Cup due to the demise of London Irish, where he scored a viral length-of-the-pitch solo try.

Fans were angry that he paused his international career to play in the Top 14 after five tries against Chile at the World Cup.

Arundell, who has faced criticism for his play in the high ball and defense, stated that he wanted to improve his game and improve.

Arundell has shown his quick footwork and ability to keep the ball moving in tight spaces at Bath, and his four tries in five Prem games indicate that he is on the right track.

Is he now more balanced to fit in on England’s wing, along with his remarkable pace and sharp finishing abilities?

Wales vs. Poland: friendly international

Newport, Rodney Parade Date: Tuesday, October Kick-off: 19:45 BST

Rhian Wilkinson, Wales’ manager, anticipates a “tough, tough game” on Tuesday night against Poland in Newport.

Poland qualified for its first major tournament, joining Wales in December of last year, with victories over Austria at home and away qualifying them for Euro 2025.

After falling to Germany and Sweden in their final group game in Switzerland, Nina Patalon’s team defeated Denmark 3-2.

Following a goalless draw away to the Netherlands on Friday at home, they advance to Tuesday’s friendly.

They are a really good test for us, said Wilkinson. They are both an aggressive and strong attacking force.

In areas of the game where we have our strengths and they have ours, “I believe it will be equally matched.”

It’s going to be a bit of a chess game, in my opinion, because they work together really well as a team.

Wales have faced the lowest ranking opposition since their famous night in Dublin, when they are ranked 26th in the world.

I’m anticipating a tough, tough game because we saw them defeat Denmark, and we know that they’re going to really push us,” said Wilkinson.

We’re going to go out there to win, as they do, like every game.

Wales’ final ten games:

Despite encouraging home and away victories for Sweden and the third-place team, Wales endured some troubling days in 2025.

We know that learning lessons like that is difficult because we talked about it last year.

However, “We do it together,” and I believe it depends on how we support them as staff rather than just the players.

“We need to work hard to get there now that Wales has seen what top teams can deliver,” said the statement.

I don’t believe we can lose perspective because some of the games have been really painful, and others are getting so close and knocking on the door.

Wilkinson is confident that her team can fulfill their potential by playing to their full potential.

We want to raise standards, Wilkinson added.

We leave every game, discuss the performance, and I discuss the outcome.

We are aware that, in contrast to Australia, we can live there for a while, he said.

“We have to be more ruthless and make sure our chances count more,” he said.

I really liked the game, but I find it frustrating because I want the media to hold me accountable.

Why did the tie not occur? Why did we not receive the victory? The next step will be that.

We were proud of our performance, but I don’t want to be a team of “we almost did it.”