Brendan Rodgers: New Leicester City Manager's Career So Far
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Starting out at Chelsea
After a spell with Reading's academy, Brendan Rodgers moved to Chelsea, where he joined José Mourinho's backroom team during a transformational period at Stamford Bridge.
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Going into management
Rodgers moved to Watford as first team manager in 2008 and steered the club away from relegation in the Championship.
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Making progress
Watford finished in 13th place in the second tier and his talents alerted the attention of Reading.
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Heading to the Madejski
Rodgers' spell at Reading was a brief one, but it wasn't long before the Northern Irishman was back in management.
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Early success in Swansea
The former Chelsea coach made an immediate impact at Liberty Stadium and was named as Premier League Manager of the Month in February 2011.
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The first Welsh club in the Premier League
Following a 4-2 win over former side Reading at Wembley, Swansea became the first club from Wales to reach the Premier League via the Championship Play-Offs.
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Big time Swans
Not daunted by their new surroundings, the Swans adapted quickly to life in the Premier League, famously beating Arsenal over the New Year.
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A solid first season
The Welsh side finished their maiden Premier League season in 11th place.
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Joining 18-time champions Liverpool
Following two hugely impressive campaigns with Swansea, Rodgers headed to Anfield in the summer of 2012, replacing Kenny Dalglish.
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Ready for a title challenge
Liverpool finished seventh in the top flight in Rodgers' first season, but the groundwork had been laid for the following campaign.
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Flowing, attacking football
The Merseyside giants were in excellent form for most of the 2013/14 season, eventually finishing second in the Premier League.
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A visit to Filbert Way
Rodgers was in charge of a Reds team which beat the Foxes 3-1 at King Power Stadium in 2014.
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A surprise departure
Following a 1-1 draw with rivals Everton, Rodgers left Liverpool and would take a break for the remainder of the 2015/16 season.
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Moving to Scotland
Rodgers headed to Celtic Park in the summer of 2016, where he would face the Foxes in the International Champions Cup before the new domestic season.
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European results
As well as making a brilliant start to life in Scottish football, Rodgers' spell at Celtic is remembered for some impressive European results, including a 3-3 draw with Manchester City.
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The 'double treble'
In his first two seasons at Celtic, Rodgers won all three domestic honours two times in a row.
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One last trophy at Celtic
Rodgers departs Glasgow after winning his third Scottish League Cup title - and his seventh trophy - with the club over the winter period.
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Brendan Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers arrives at King Power Stadium after a hugely successful spell at Celtic.