Brendan Rodgers is back in management after taking charge of Saudi Arabian club Al-Qadsiah.
The former Celtic boss ended his tenure at the Glasgow club with a sudden resignation. Rodgers oversaw a 1-1 draw against Damac FC in the Saudi Pro League, a match that saw his side come back from a goal down to secure a point.
In the wake of his first game in charge, Rodgers expressed appreciation for his warm reception from the club's supporters. He shared his sentiments with fans and previewed the upcoming December 31 match against Al-Shabab.
“I’m determined to do well for #AlQadsiah” ❤️
Hear from Brendan Rodgers 🎙️#AlQadsiah pic.twitter.com/A4MHDK9o97— AlQadsiah Saudi Club (@AlQadsiahEN) December 29, 2025
He said, "I would like to thank the supporters and everyone for the welcome I received on my first game. The banner and everything that the supporters put up made me proud."
A tifo specially prepared for the occasion featured an enlarged image of the Irishman alongside the promising words 'We Are Behind You'. The show of support left Rodgers motivated.
He declared his ambition to reward this loyalty by fielding an "exciting" and "attacking" Qadsiah side. He said, "My time here makes me determined to do well for Qadsiah because everyone has welcomed me well.
"I want to produce a football team that can play exciting attacking football. We saw a little bit of that in the first game. Over the coming months, the team will get better and improve.
"This means we can be challenging at the top of the table."
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The stint at Al-Qadsiah marks Rodgers' return to management after his resignation from Celtic, where he enjoyed successful spells between 2016 and 2019 and 2023 through 2025.
During his time at the Scottish club, Rodgers achieved notable success, securing four Scottish Premiership titles, three Scottish Cups, and four Scottish League Cups.
In the interim between his two periods at Celtic Park, Rodgers took on the role of manager at Premier League outfit Leicester City.
His time at the club was characterised by winning the FA Cup and the Community Shield, before his exit midway through the 2023/24 season, later to return to Celtic.
His new role at Al-Qadsiah represents not only a fresh start but also a new chapter for the club and its supporters.
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