In football, nostalgia is a powerful drug. It soothes the nerves, rekindles old glories, and offers the illusion of certainty in uncertain times. But as Celtic fans have learned—twice now—better the devil you know can be a dangerous mantra.
Brendan Rodgers: The Reboot That Misfired
When Rodgers returned to Celtic Park, many hoped for a sequel to his trophy-laden first spell. Instead, we got a director’s cut with awkward pacing, baffling selections, and a metaphor that will live in infamy: “Honda Civic vs Ferrari.”
That line didn’t just confuse fans—it fractured the dressing room and alienated the board. Rodgers, once the architect of invincibility, became the symbol of disconnect. His second act ended not with a bang, but with a 556-word character assassination from Dermot Desmond and a squad adrift.
Familiar Faces, Fading Impact
Brendan Rodgers: The Reboot That Misfired
Enter Kieran McKenna: The Devil You Don’t Know
McKenna, by contrast, offers something Celtic desperately needs: fresh perspective, tactical clarity, and emotional neutrality. He’s not burdened by past chapters or fan mythology. He’s a builder, not a redeemer.
His Ipswich sides played with intensity and purpose. He developed young talent, adapted to adversity, and kept his ego out of the headlines. In short, he’s everything Rodgers wasn’t in his final months.
Nostalgia vs Evolution
Celtic must decide: do they chase comfort or confront reality?
• The “devil you know” offers familiarity, but risks stagnation.
• The “devil you don’t” brings uncertainty, but also possibility.
In a week where Martin O’Neill returns to the dugout and Rodgers exits under a cloud, the club stands at a crossroads. The fans deserve more than sentiment—they deserve strategy.
In earlier posts I thought that Big Ange coming back was a good Idea but now I’m having second thoughts, perhaps It’s time for a young manager with new Ideas and I think that Kieran McKenna might just fit that bill.
Just to put It another way, If they choose Kieran McKenna over Ange Postegoglou I wont be disappointed. 