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.*
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17. Kieran McKenna - 14/1
The Ipswich Town manager was the leading favourite for the Celtic vacancy for many weeks prior to Nancy's appointment. Could Celtic look to him again after disposing of their French boss? | PA Photo: PA
18. Gary O'Neil - 14/1
Out of work since being sacked by Wolverhampton Wanderers last season, O'Neil retains a strong reputation as a good young coach, making him attractive to many clubs that are in search of a new manager. | Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
19. Kjetil Knutsen - 14/1
Has done an impressive job with Bodo/Glimt in recent years, and there was speculation linking him with the Celtic job in October following the resignation of Brendan Rodgers. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
20. Ange Postecoglou - 7/2
The former Celtic title winning boss was tentatively linked with a return prior to Nancy's appointment, but it was talked down. Could the Aussie be drawn back to Celtic now, though? He's third favourite for a sensational return. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images