Charlie Nicholas has given his take on Celtic's decision to appoint Brendan Rodgers as manager as he took aim at majority shareholder Dermot Desmond.
The Scottish champions confirmed Rodgers as their new manager yesterday and the Northern Irishman replaces Ange Postecoglou who departed two weeks ago.
Rodgers returns four years and four months after his sudden departure to Leicester after winning seven out of seven domestic trophies with the Hoops.
And Nicholas believes it is clear that all has been forgiven, suggesting that Rodgers is now bigger than the club itself.
He wrote in his Daily Express column: “We all hear the cliche that no-one is bigger than the club. But it seems that doesn't apply to Brendan Rodgers.
“Celtic have bent over backwards to lure back the man who broke their hearts just over four years ago which led to that banner 'You traded mediocrity for immortality, never a Celt always a fraud'. The Green Brigade tweeted the banner out online yesterday after Rodgers' appointment was revealed for a second time.
“But Celtic fans hit back to say although they still had some resentment towards the Northern Irishman who quit for Leicester after winning seven straight trophies, they wanted all the fans to get behind the new manager. Hoops majority shareholder Dermot Desmond certainly looks as if he has forgiven Rodgers as he moved heaven and earth to get him back from the moment Ange Postecoglou jumped ship for the bright lights of London.
“I've an issue with Desmond. He's never at any games unless the club is going to lift some silverware. It doesn't sit well with me.
“He had a face like thunder at the Scottish Cup final because he knew Postecoglou was leaving for Tottenham. He doesn't appear to react well when someone lets him down. He employed Postecoglou on big money to run the football side - it was a new Celtic and this was how things were going to be done.
“Yet, all that has been ripped up and he has gone back for old flame Rodgers. I think Postecoglou got to him.
“I don't have a problem with reappointing Rodgers. Footballwise it is the right move but it just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I'll be fascinated to see how it goes.
“If Rodgers wins every trophy going in the Celtic way, he will be the Chosen One once again with fans lapping up every moment.”
