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.*
*All odds are offered by BetVictor and can change at any time. Please gamble responsibly.
5. Ruben Amorim - 25/1
Sacked by Manchester United on Monday morning shortly before Nancy's dismissal, Amorim is a surprise name amongst the early favourites. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - 25/1
Out of work since leaving Besiktas last year, the former Manchester United manager still has a strong reputation in the game due to his attractive playing style. | KEMAL ASLAN/AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Damien Duff - 25/1
A former coach with the club, he recently departed Shelbourne in the League of Ireland after leading them to a league title. A talented young boss, Duff would jump at the chance to manage Celtic as his next job, and knows the club well. | Mark Runnacles/Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Roberto Martinez - 25/1
Currently managing the Portuguese national team, the ex-Wigan Athletic and Everton boss has been tentatively linked to the Celtic job in the past, but a move to Parkhead would seem a little out of the blue. He is priced at 25/1. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group