Celtic tipped to sack Wilfried Nancy and bring in former Hoops player

Celtic have been tipped to sack Wilfried Nancy and bring in the former Hoops player as his replacement.

Rangers showed a level of decisiveness earlier this season when they accepted that appointing Russell Martin had been a mistake. Once it became clear the situation could not be salvaged, the club acted and removed him from his position.

Many observers believe Celtic are now facing a very similar dilemma with Wilfried Nancy. Since taking charge, the Frenchman has overseen six defeats in eight matches, with the most damaging result coming in the Glasgow Derby at Celtic Park. Performances have offered little encouragement, and confidence around the club appears to be draining fast.

Despite this, it would not be shocking if Nancy is allowed to remain in the role for now. There is a growing sense that Celtic’s board are reluctant to hold their hands up and admit the appointment has failed. That hesitation could prove costly.

Allowing the situation to continue feels increasingly risky. If the campaign is not already beyond repair, dragging this out much longer could completely derail the season. Results have not improved, and there are no clear signs that a turnaround is imminent.

At some point, Celtic will have no option but to make a change. Every additional match under Nancy only seems to deepen the hole, making the eventual reset even harder. Among supporters, frustration is building, with some believing that certain figures at board level are more focused on protecting their own decisions than prioritising what is best for the club.

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The fact that Celtic have yet to announce Nancy’s dismissal — combined with the manager’s calm and confident tone in his post-match comments — suggests he may be given more time, despite looking out of his depth. However, that has not stopped speculation about who could take over if the axe does fall.

Shaun Maloney is currently being talked up as a leading candidate. Alongside Martin O’Neill, he previously played a key role during an interim spell that produced seven wins from eight matches, a run many fans still remember fondly.

While such an appointment may not set the fanbase alight, it would arguably represent a clear improvement on the current situation. For many supporters, simply seeing progress and stability restored would be enough at this stage.