WILFRIED NANCY is in the running for a new managerial role just weeks after his disastrous reign at Celtic ended with him being sacked.
The Frenchman was dismissed after just 33 days as Hoops boss, losing six of his eight games in charge.
His sacking also resulted in the demise of Paul Tisdale, who was removed as head of football operations due to the part he played in bringing Nancy to the Glasgow giants.
Nancy arrived having established a decent reputation for himself in MLS, winning the MLS Cup and the Leagues Cup with Columbus Crew in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
He was also named coach of the year for the league in 2024.
But he will go down in history as perhaps the worst ever Celtic manager, from his infamous use of a tactics board on the sidelines right in the view of Derek McInnes, to him believing he had a good understanding of Scottish football because he once nearly signed for Carlisle United.
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However, reports in France suggest he has put his name forward to be the next boss of St-Etienne – despite them already having a manager in place.
The historic French club have been on the decline over the past few years and are currently fifth in Ligue 2.
Actu and Envertetcontretous say that Nancy has been ‘offered’ to the French club with Erik Horneland under increasing pressure following a 1-0 loss to Reims at the weekend.
Indeed even in the early days of Nancy’s reign there were reports in France claiming St-Etienne were keen to offer the 48-year-old a route out of Parkhead.
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Horneland has been in the dugout at St-Etienne since December 2024, winning 16 of his 42 games in charge, losing 17 and drawing nine.
Earlier this week, Hoops captain Callum McGregor opened up on why he felt Nancy failed in Scottish football.
He said: “I think too much, too soon, in terms of change.
“You go from a team that’s super aggressive and on the front foot for 10-plus years, the whole time I’ve been here pretty much.
“Playing a certain way and being asked to do things in a certain way, defending a certain way, and then you bring in the nuance of knowing the league, playing in Scotland.
“My belief is you get as much pressure on the ball and press as high as you can, and that eliminates a lot of the defending that you have to do in terms of box defending.
“For me, it was just a little bit too much, too soon, in terms of that change. It was quite a big change from where the team had been.
“Not to say that it can’t work, but I think everyone is well aware of the timing, no pre-season and so many games.
“It was really a tough situation coming in and having a game every three days. You’re almost learning in the game. We all know it’s probably the harshest environment you can have to learn in.
“And like anything as human beings, when you take away that confidence then players and everybody starts to struggle with that. You need to have belief in yourself.
“Ultimately, when you’re losing games that does waver. We’re human beings, it does affect you.
“It’s really unfortunate that it didn’t work out but I think we need to draw a line under it now.
“There’s been so many negative stories going about this season but there is so much positive to look forward and play for. The players have drawn a line under it.”
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