Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy sacked after eight games in charge

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy has been sacked after eight games in charge.

Head of football operations Paul Tidsdale has also left his position in the wake of Saturday’s 3-1 home defeat by Rangers.

In a statement, the club 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.”

Nancy was under growing pressure after their Old Firm rivals came from behind to win at Parkhead on Saturday.

He had insisted after the game he was “very close” to turning things around – and still believed Celtic were title contenders.

“I saw enough except the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said.

“And again, I know that we lost but I have also to be objective.

“The level that we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. This is the reality.”

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