Celtic Football Club has announced the departure of manager Wilfried Nancy following a disappointing run of results that culminated in a 3-1 loss to rivals Rangers on Saturday. This defeat marked Nancy’s sixth loss in just eight matches, making his tenure the shortest in the club’s history at only 33 days.
Nancy, who signed a two-and-a-half-year contract after leaving Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew, took over on December 4, but has struggled to maintain the team’s momentum. Under interim manager Martin O’Neill, Celtic had achieved an impressive seven victories from eight games, but their form took a sharp decline once Nancy assumed control.
The new manager’s tenure began with losses in his first two matches, followed by a defeat in the Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren and a further setback against Dundee United. Notably, this marked the first time since 1978 that Celtic experienced four consecutive losses, a streak reminiscent of a difficult period under the legendary Jock Stein.
While there were brief glimmers of hope with back-to-back league wins against Aberdeen and Livingston, these were short-lived, as the team fell to Motherwell before the crushing defeat to Rangers.
In addition to Nancy’s departure, the club has also announced the exit of Paul Tisdale from his role as head of football operations. Tisdale, who had been serving in this position since October 2024, leaves alongside Nancy’s coaching staff, consisting of Kwame Ampadu, Jules Gueguen, and Maxime Chalier.
Celtic released a brief statement confirming the changes and assured fans that further updates would follow as soon as possible. The club now faces the challenge of rebuilding and seeking a new direction as they aim to restore their former glory. While the immediate future may seem uncertain, there remains hope that Celtic can bounce back quickly and return to winning ways.