Jeremy, who started at the Daily Star in 2010 as the Manchester football correspondent, has been the Chief Sports Writer for over ten years. He specializes in coverage of Manchester United, Manchester City, the Premier League, and the England football team. Jeremy has reported on football, rugby, and cricket World Cups, Wimbledon, golf majors, and the Olympics.
Brendan Rodgers engaged in a battle that was destined for defeat, much like Sir Alex Ferguson over two decades ago. Those who challenge Irish businessman Dermot Desmond often find themselves on the losing end, as Rodgers recently experienced when he departed Celtic with his managerial reputation tarnished.
Desmond, the influential figure at Celtic, launched a scathing attack on Rodgers, reflecting his no-nonsense approach. Desmond’s history includes involvement in a contentious dispute at Manchester United in the early 2000s concerning the ownership of the horse ‘Rock Of Gibraltar’, which ultimately favored Desmond over Ferguson.
Desmond’s decisive nature and preference for discretion are well-known. However, he publicly criticized Rodgers for contributing to a negative atmosphere at Celtic, marking a departure from his usual behind-the-scenes dealings. Rodgers now faces an uncertain future, contemplating potential legal action akin to Ferguson’s past actions.
For the upcoming 2025/26 season, Sky has reduced the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, offering significant savings and an expanded range of live matches, including over 1,400 Premier League and EFL games. Sky is set to broadcast a minimum of 215 live Premier League matches next season, a notable increase from previous seasons.
