OFFICIAL: Wilfried Nancy sacked by Celtic

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 5 Jan 2026 15:30 GMT
• 4 min read

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Celtic have officially sacked Wilfried Nancy following their 3-1 defeat to arch-rivals Rangers on Saturday.

The Frenchman was appointed as the club’s permanent replacement for Brendan Rodgers in December, following Martin O’Neill's successful spell as interim boss, but he endured a torrid month at Celtic Park.

Nancy won just two of his eight matches in charge of the Scottish giants and the club have now officially sacked him after only 33 days in charge. O'Neill, by comparison, won seven of his eight matches during a hugely impressive interim stint that saw Celtic climb back into the Scottish Premiership title race after an underwhelming start to the campaign.

However, the club are now six points behind league leaders Hearts and they must now find another new head coach, having only acquired Nancy from MLS outfit Columbus Crew last month.

Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy

In an official statement posted on the club's website, Celtic said: "Celtic Football Club today announces that it has decided to terminate the contract of manager Wilfried Nancy, with immediate effect.

"The Club thanks Wilfried for his efforts and wishes him and his family well for the future.

"Wilfried's assistants, Kwame Ampadu, Jules Gueguen, and Maxime Chalier, will also be leaving the club and they take with them our good wishes.

"The Club can also confirm that Paul Tisdale has left his position as Head of Football Operations. We thank Paul for the contribution he has made in that role.

"A further update will be provided to supporters as soon as is practical."

Under Nancy, Celtic secured victories over Aberdeen and Livingston, however they were beaten by Hearts, AS Roma, St Mirren, Dundee United, Motherwell and Rangers in a dismal month of results.

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