Wilfried Nancy sacked as Celtic manager after Old Firm defeat
Celtic announced Nancy's departure after only eight games in charge on Monday afternoon.
news.stv.tvHere’s the latest on Wilfried Nancy based on the most recent reliable reporting:
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Wilfried Nancy was reportedly sacked as Celtic manager in early January 2026 after an eight-game spell that included a defeat to Rangers in the Old Firm derby. Celtic announced the termination of his contract with immediate effect. This marked a rapid end to his tenure in Glasgow after moving from MLS, with Paul Tisdale also departing his role in football operations per the same report.[2][5]
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In the wake of his departure, there was substantial media coverage and reaction from fans and pundits, including contemporary reporting on Nancy’s public remarks and the club's handling of the transition as Celtic prepared for interim leadership under Martin O’Neill’s setup, and subsequent updates in late December 2025 and early January 2026.[9][2]
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Prior to the sacking, there were ongoing discussions and speculation about Nancy’s potential move and the financials involved in a hypothetical Celtic appointment, including media commentary and analysis from Celtic-focused outlets and YouTube channels, but these did not translate into a sustained tenure at Celtic.[3][6][7]
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- Celtic announced the termination of Wilfried Nancy’s contract with immediate effect, January 2026.[2]
- Additional Celtic-related developments and coverage around the same period.[5]