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Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in his eight games in charge

The club announced the decision to remove Nancy following Saturday's 3-1 home defeat by Rangers

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Celtic have sacked Wilfried Nancy as manager, the club have announced
Celtic have sacked Wilfried Nancy as manager, the club have announced. Picture: Alamy

By StephenRigley

Celtic have sacked Wilfried Nancy after eight games - and six defeats - in charge.

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

The club announced they had "decided to terminate the contract of manager Wilfried Nancy with immediate effect".

Celtic players look dejected at full time following Saturday's defeat by Rangers
Celtic players look dejected at full time following Saturday's defeat by Rangers. Picture: Alamy

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A statement added: "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."