Next Hoops manager odds as former Celtic men lead line to succeed Wilfried Nancy according to bookmakers

By Alistair Gordon

Sports reporter

Published 4th Jan 2026, 20:00 BST

As the pressure builds on the Celtic boss, several bookmakers have re-opened the ‘next permanent manager’ market.

Wilfried Nancy is treading on thin ice as Celtic manager as their defeat against Rangers means he’s now won only two of his last eight games.

With pressure from the fans on the board to sack the Frenchman after his disastrous start, Celtic could be on course to have their fourth different gaffer of the season if Nancy is dismissed. According to the bookmakers, several former Celtic players and managers would be in contention for the role as well as some of the names that were bandied about when Brendan Rodgers left the club earlier in the season.

Here’s a look at the top 20 candidates for the next permanent Celtic manager position if Nancy is sacked:

Next Celtic manager odds: 22/1

1. Wayne Rooney

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Next Celtic manager odds: 16/1

2. John O'Shea

Next Celtic manager odds: 16/1 | Getty Images

Next Celtic manager odds: 14/1

3. Frank Lampard

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Next Celtic manager odds: 14/1

4. Tony Mowbray

Next Celtic manager odds: 14/1 | Getty Images