There was some surprise over the weekend, when legendary rapper Snoop Dogg revealed he would be open to investing in Scottish Premiership champions Celtic – and that got us thinking.
How would things play out if the Doggfather of rap was to be handed the reins at Celtic Park? So we fired up Football Manager 2024, updated the Celtic squad to its current form and let the world’s most popular managerial simulation to predict what the early days of Snoop’s ownership would look like
To set the scene, we have simulated the entire 2024/25 season and Celtic have claimed yet another Premiership title after ending the campaign sat 17 points ahead of Rangers and a further four points ahead of third placed Aberdeen
The Champions League campaign came to an end with a two-legged play-off round defeat against Serie A giants Inter Milan with the Italians progressing into the knockout rounds with a 4-0 win at the San Siro after the two sides had battled to a goalless draw in Glasgow. So what now? Just what happens after Snoop Dogg finalises his investment at Celtic and is immediately installed as new chairman of the reigning Premiership champions? Over to you, Football Manager 2024…
There is a shock development within a week of Snoop’s arrival as Celtic part company with Rodgers and the final year of his current deal is paid up. Who knew a man renowned for his mellow demeanour was capable of such savagery? The likes of Eddie Howe, Jesse Marsch and Scott Brown are immediately linked with the vacancy – but it is former Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea manager Graham Potter that is chosen as successor to Rodgers.
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