Celtic sack manager Wilfried Nancy as Paul Tisdale and three other men axed after 33-day horror show

The defending Premiership champions, who are currently six points behind leaders Hearts in the title race, announced on Monday afternoon that the Frenchman and his coaches Kwame Ampadu, Jules Gueguen and Maxime Chalier have all been relieved of their duties.

Head of Football Operations Paul Tisdale, who played a huge part in bringing Nancy to Celtic from Columbus Crew, has also left the club.

Nancy’s tenure lasted just 33 days, losing six of his eight matches - the last one being a 3-1 defeat by Rangers on Saturday.

A statement from Celtic read: “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.

Tisdale also departs at Celtic

“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 brought by the Celtic hierarchy at the start of December to replace Brendan Rodgers, who handed in his resignation in October. The 48-year-old was given a two-and-a-half year deal after compensation was agreed with the MLS side.

The former CF Montreal man came in after an interim spell under Martin O’Neill, who won seven of his eight matches and revived fortunes. Celtic were level on points with Hearts when the 73-year-old left Parkhead alongside his coaching team of Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham.

Celtic’s next match is at home to Dundee United on Saturday and it remains to be seen who will be in charge of first-team affairs for that game.