Martin O'Neill has returned to lead Celtic until the end of the season on Monday after the Scottish champions sacked Wilfried Nancy following six defeats in just eight games under the French manager.But Nancy was sacked on Monday after just eight games in charge,

Wilfried Nancy’s job as Celtic manager has come under even more intense scrutiny after a 3-1 home loss to fierce Glasgow rival Rangers in the Old Firm derby, the biggest match in Scottish soccer.

Celtic on Monday sacked manager Wilfried Nancy after just eight games in charge of the Scottish champions -- during which his team suffered six defeats. He made a disastrous start in the league and Celtic suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup final.

The Frenchman has been sacked after just eight games in charge following Celtic's defeat against Rangers last time out

Scottish giants Celtic have officially parted ways with Wilfried Nancy after just eight games in charge. The dismissal of the 48-year-old comes in the aftermath of a disastrous collapse and subsequent 3-1 defeat against bitter rival Rangers at the weekend.

Wilfried Nancy's job as Celtic manager came under even more intense scrutiny Saturday after a 3-1 home loss to fierce Glasgow rival Rangers in the Old Firm

A 3-1 home loss to arch-rivals Rangers sparked protests outside Celtic Park and proved the final straw for club bosses.