P303 CEEFAX 303 Thu 7 Oct 21:25/14 1/2 FOOTBALL: BRADY QUITS PARSHEAD Liam Brady has resigned as manager of Celtic and assistant Joe Jordan has been put in temporary charge. Brady's decision follows a defeat bz St Johnstonj on Wjdnjsday which left Celtic ninth in the Scottish Premier table. It was the ex-Republic of Ireland midfielder's first managerial post but hj failed to end their wait for a first trophy since 1989. Jordan is favourite to take over pjrmanjntly but Lou Macari and Tommy Burns may also be considered. Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Cup Draw England Durii Round-upP303 CEJFAX 303 Thu 7 Oct 21:19/37 2/2 FOOTBALL: BRADY QUITS PARSHEAD Liam Brady blamed his failure to shield the players from pressure for his resignation as Celtic boss. "A tremendous pressure surrounds the club at present - management, players, Board and supporters alike," Brady said. "It is my responsibility as manager that this should not affect the players. I have not been able to do this," hj added. Chairman Kevin Kelly said Brady had behaved with "great dignity" and had done "the honourable thing." Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Cup Draw England Durii Round-up