Brendan Rodgers was accused of 'divisive, misleading, and self-serving' behaviour after resigning as Celtic manager. Parkhead chief Dermot Desmond launched an astonishing farewell parting shot at Rodgers in a statement released shortly after his resignation was confirmed.

Rodgers sensationally quit the Parkhead club on Monday after a turbulent start to the season, resulting in a calamitous Champions League exit and a shambolic transfer window. The former Liverpool manager had consistently insisted he would only leave before his three-year contract expired if he was 'emptied' - but his departure has opened the lid on the extent of internal strife.

And in a bombshell statement, principal Celtic shareholder Desmond broke ranks by accusing Rodgers of 'misleading' supporters and branding him as 'toxic'.

He wrote: "Brendan Rodgers has today tendered his resignation as manager of Celtic Football Club.

"I...