Tue 28 October 2025 7:10, UK

Rangers face Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Sunday.

However, Brendan Rodgers‘ resignation on Monday night means that the must-win cup tie will be completely different.

Russell Martin was deservedly sacked by Rangers, whilst across Glasgow, Rodgers was unhappy with the lack of business in the transfer market.

As a result, the Hoops decided to change their manager, meaning that both Old Firm clubs will have undergone significant rebuilds this season.

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Rodgers came under scrutiny this season for some of the performances and results in both Europe and the Scottish Premiership.

Whilst Rangers beat Kilmarnock 3-1 to give Danny Rohl his first win in charge on Sunday, Celtic‘s 3-1 loss to Hearts left their opponents eight points clear at the top of the table.

Majority shareholder Dermot Desmond released a controversial statement to address why Rodgers had decided to resign from the club.

In the statement, Desmond said:

David Edgar from the Heart & Hand podcast reacted to the statement and couldn’t believe some of the digs made towards Rodgers.

Celtic supporters were furious with Desmond after failing to explain the lack of business in the summer transfer window.

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