Celtic fans puzzled by 'baffling' Brendan Rodgers decision, 'he's certainly proved him wrong'

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(Credit: Imago) Sun 2 November 2025 17:30, UK Martin O’Neill has unleashed new life into Celtic after they fought hard to reach the Scottish League Cup final.Celtic beat Rangers 3-1 after extra-time at Hampden Park to advance to the final, where they will play St Mirren in the final.It is O’Neill’s second win of the week since returning to the club after Celtic beat Falkirk 4-0 in the Scottish Premiership.Celtic are looking for Brendan Rodgers’ successor after the former Liverpool boss resigned as manager.Credit: IMAGOFans fume at Brendan Rodgers amid Callum Osmand exploits Callum Osmand did not make a squad under Rodgers following his arrival at the club in the summer transfer window from Fulham.Osmand though came off the bench to net Celtic‘s third goal against Rangers to seal victory, leaving fans puzzled why Rodgers was not playing the 19-year-old.“Rodgers should hold criminal charges for holding back Osmand, Kenny, Sarrachi, Trusty and the list goes on,” one fan said on social media. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES What was Rodgers playing at never giving him a chance?— Stuart (@OnlySynergy) November 2, 2025 View Tweet Whilst another claimed: “Martin O’Neill could be the solution to all Celtic’s problems at this stage.”“Really makes you wonder what his issue was with players like Trusty and Osmand to name two,” a fan asked.He’s been outstanding.

Rodgers has this boy playing in the Lowland League every week.— Marcus O’Ha (@auditor1888) November 2, 2025 View Tweet A supporter commented: “Osmand & trusty not getting played by Rodgers is baffling.”One fan was sarcastic with his comment: “Credit to Brendan Rodgers for keeping Osmand back for today & stepping down as manager to put the team first. Why has Rodgers no had him in squads?

He has been all over the place, pace good control knows where the goals are— Camang123 (@angie647) November 2, 2025 View Tweet “We need to talk about Brendan! We’re more direct and much more entertaining!,” a fan said.Rogers didn't believe in this lad and he's certainly proved him wrong— Mhafan_sophieM (@SophieLovesfnaf) November 2, 2025 View Tweet James McFadden also puzzled by Osmand omission Speaking to BBC Sport, [2 November], James McFadden also questioned why Osmand has not been getting game time.“Callum Osmand.