Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has been dismissed from his role as head coach after the dismal 3-1 defeat to Rangers at the weekend left them six points adrift in the race for the Scottish Premiership title.
The 48-year-old left MLS outfit Columbus Crew just a month ago to take the reins at Celtic, replacing interim manager Martin O’Neill, but became the first manager in the history of the club to lose all four of his opening games - their worst run since 1978.
He would achieve wins over Aberdeen and Livingston, but defeats to Dundee United and Motherwell, followed by the crushing home defeat to their fiercest rivals, saw the Celtic board bring an end to the Frenchman’s time in charge of the club after just 36 days.
The shortest managerial tenure in the Hoops’ history, we look at the early favourites for the Parkhead job. Here are the latest odds for the next permanent Celtic manager.*
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9. Jens Berthel Askou - 16/1
The Danish boss has made a huge impression at Motherwell in the first half of the season, meaning it is no surprise to see him included on this list. | Ian MacNicol/Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Scott Brown - 16/1
A legend of the club after his sterling service as captain during some of Celtic's most successful periods, Brown is currently managing in the Scottish Championship with Ayr United, but is high on the list of managerial favourites after Nancy's stint in charge was brought to an end. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Nicky Hayen - 16/1
Dismissed from his position as Club Brugge manager earlier this year after rumours of an internal power struggle, Hayen was heavily linked with role prior to Nancy's appointment and admitted he would "never say never" in football. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Craig Bellamy - 16/1
The Wales head coach distanced himself from the role only a few weeks back, but remains amongst the favourites list to be named the next Celtic manager. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images