Brendan Rodgers and his overflowing Celtic inbox as 5 major Parkhead issues need addressed IF boss returns

Former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is the clear frontrunner to take over from Ange Postecoglou at Parkhead.

Rodgers won all seven major Scottish trophies he competed for during his first spell as Celtic boss and completed an unbeaten campaign during his debut season back in 2016-17 - and has set himself a high bar to surpass should a deal get over the line. The Parkhead hierarchy have already held talks with the former boss and majority shareholder Dermot Desmond has stepped in to try to seal a return for the manager to the Scottish champions.

Rodgers' decision to leave for Leicester City midway through a campaign has been heavily criticised by some sections of the Celtic support but the mood music appears to be changing as an appointment edges closer. While the Northern Irishman would be taking over an all-conquering side, that does still come with some issues for the boss, while he will have his own goals of improving on his previous stint.

And there are plenty of hurdles he will need to overcome as soon as he steps in the door. Record Sport takes a look at the list of issues on the agenda.

First things first, it's safe to say that Rodgers didn't leave Celtic Park on the best terms the last time. The Invincible Treble-winning boss departed halfway through the 2018/19 season when Leicester City and a return to the Premier League came calling.

His decision to bow out came at a crucial stage of the club's quest for 10 In A Row left a lingering anger with supporters, and Rodgers has repeatedly stressed he understood why. He now has the chance to put any fan fury behind him should he grasp the opportunity to step into the hot seat.

He will needs wins, and he will need trophies. But the first press conference could go