Martin O'Neill back at Celtic LIVE as caretaker boss prepares for first press conference

Martin O'Neill is BACK at Celtic after making a sensational return to Parkhead as caretaker boss.

The club legend answered an SOS from the Hoops hierarchy last night after Brendan Rodgers sensationally quit for a second time.

Supremo Dermot Desmond slaughtered Rodgers in an astonishing farewell parting shot – accusing him of breaking trust and creating a toxic atmosphere at the club.

Rodgers has yet to fire back but returning hero O'Neill – who will be assisted by Shaun Maloney in their first game against Falkirk on Wednesday night – will face the press at Celtic Park today.

Incredibly, O'Neill swept back into Scottish football less than 24 hours after talking up Hearts' title challenges on talkSPORT.

Now, he'll be tasked with steadying the ship until Desmond and the Celtic board appoint a new permanent manager.

You can follow O'Neill's press conference LIVE with Record Sport's live blog as we bring you all the latest quotes and news from Celtic Park.

Record Sport's Michael Gannon and Ryan McDonald jump onto an emergency podcast to deliver their reactions to last night's bombshell news.

Celtic have been plunged into chaos after Brendan Rodgers’ shock departure on Monday night - and the hunt for his successor is already underway.

The Parkhead hierarchy face a massive call as they look to steady the ship and appoint the right man to salvage the faltering champions' five-in-a-row dreams.

Dermot Desmond's blistering parting shot at Rodgers has sent shockwaves across football, and it might not do Celts any favours in persuading a new man to take over the reins.

But from familiar faces like Ange Postecoglou to fresh contenders including Kieran McKenna, there are plenty of runners and riders who could find themselves in the