Celtic has dismissed Wilfried Nancy after only eight matches, which included six losses during his tenure.
Following Saturday’s 3-1 home loss to Rangers, Paul Tisdale, the head of football operations, has also stepped down from his role.
Nancy’s departure comes just 33 days after he left Columbus Crew in MLS.
The club officially announced: “We have decided to terminate the contract of manager Wilfried Nancy with immediate effect.”
The statement continued: “We thank Wilfried for his efforts and wish him and his family all the best for the future.”
“Wilfried’s coaching staff—Kwame Ampadu, Jules Gueguen, and Maxime Chalier—will also be leaving, and we extend our best wishes to them as well.”
“Additionally, we can confirm that Paul Tisdale has vacated his position as head of football operations. We appreciate the contributions he has made in his role.”
“An update for supporters will be provided as soon as possible,” the club stated.
Nancy endured a challenging start, losing his first four matches, including a League Cup final, and winning only two from eight total. His last match was a 3-1 defeat to fierce rivals Rangers in the Old Firm derby, considered one of the most significant fixtures in Scottish football.
The duration of Nancy’s time at the helm was even shorter than the interim period served by his predecessor, Martin O’Neill, who took over after Brendan Rodgers’ departure on October 27. Nancy was appointed on December 3.
O’Neill, a beloved figure among fans who led Celtic to three Scottish titles in the early 2000s, had expressed interest in continuing his role.
Celtic’s next challenge is against Dundee United on Saturday, launching a busy stretch of eight matches in 24 days.
This series includes two critical Europa League fixtures against Bologna from Italy and Utrecht from the Netherlands, as Celtic looks to improve their standing, currently holding the 24th and final qualifying position, in order to avoid an early exit from the tournament.
Celtic will also face Hearts on January 25, a match that could prove crucial in the Scottish Premiership title race, with Hearts currently six points ahead of both Celtic and Rangers at the top of the league, aiming to become the first team outside of the Old Firm to win the title since Alex Ferguson’s Aberdeen in 1985.