Wilfried Nancy sacked by Celtic after eight matches and 33 days in charge

Frenchman leaves club after dismal spell in charge

Celtic six points behind Hearts at top of Premiership

Wilfried Nancy has been sacked by Celtic after eight matches – and 33 days – in charge, in the wake of Saturday’s 3-1 home defeat by Rangers. Nancy lost six of his eight games and losing the Old Firm game from 1-0 up at half-time proved the final straw after a dismal spell.

The 48-year-old leaves with Celtic six points behind Hearts in the Scottish Premiership, and having lost the League Cup final to St Mirren.

Nancy was appointed on 3 December and signed a two-and-a-half-year contract after leaving the Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew.