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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21. Shaun Maloney - 7/4
Had a successful interim stint as assistant manager to Martin O'Neill earlier this season, but struggled with both Hibs and Wigan Athletic as a manager. He is second favourite to be named to the next Celtic manager. | Michael Regan Photo: Michael Regan
22. Martin O'Neill - 11/8
Having already secured iconic status at Celtic for his extremely successful first stint in charge, O'Neill cemented his status as a firm fan favourite by returning for an interim spell earlier this year, winning seven of his eight games in charge. Having stepped aside a month ago to allow Nancy to take the reins, the 73-year-old is thee favourite to return to the role following Nancy's sacking. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images