Overview
- Coral halted wagers on Nancy for the Celtic job after a rush of bets, with the firm citing sustained support that pushed his price as short as 1/10.
- Celtic have made no appointment, with Martin O’Neill continuing as interim while the board considers next steps during the international break.
- Nancy features on a shortlist that includes Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen and Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna, with reports noting he is viewed as more attainable than some targets.
- The French coach’s résumé includes the 2023 MLS Cup, the Leagues Cup and the 2024 MLS Coach of the Year award, though he has not managed in European competition.
- Context around a potential move includes a staff link between Nancy’s assistant Kwame Ampadu and Celtic’s Paul Tisdale, plus mixed fan reaction alongside endorsements from figures such as Herculez Gomez and Bruce Arena.