Wilfried Nancy Takes the Helm as Celtic’s New Manager

Wilfried Nancy has been appointed as the new manager of Celtic, signing a two-and-a-half year contract. The 48-year-old French coach takes over from interim manager Martin O’Neill, with his first match set against Hearts in the Scottish Premiership.

Background on Wilfried Nancy

Nancy comes to Celtic after a successful tenure in North American football. He previously managed Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer (MLS) and led Montreal Impact to a Canadian Championship victory in 2021. Under his guidance, Columbus Crew won the MLS Cup in 2023, and Nancy was honored as the MLS Coach of the Year.

Expectations and Philosophy

In his first statements as manager, Nancy expressed his desire to implement “exciting, attacking, winning football.” He emphasized his understanding of Celtic’s rich history and values, stating his commitment to meet the high standards expected by fans.

• First Match: vs. Hearts at Celtic Park on Sunday
• Upcoming Matches:
  • Europa League: vs. Roma on Thursday
  • League Cup Final: vs. St Mirren three days later

Previous Managerial Changes

Celtic has been in search of a new manager since Brendan Rodgers resigned on October 27. Martin O’Neill stepped in as caretaker and has led the team to victory in every domestic match during his short stint.

Nancy acknowledged the contributions of O’Neill and Shaun Maloney, expressing gratitude for their efforts in supporting the team during this transition. He aspires to honor their legacy while focusing on delivering results for the loyal Celtic supporters.