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Celtic’s Nancy catastrophe is another indicator of a club embroiled in turmoil | Ewan Murray

Even the return of Martin O’Neill is unlikely to placate supporters frustrated by poor performances, a lack of investment, and chaos in the boardroom

Any club confirming the end of an error after eight games owes an apology to their supporters. In Celtic’s case, even the admission of an all-time blunder in hiring Wilfried Nancy would be unlikely to placate the masses. Remorse has not been forthcoming anyway. As Martin O’Neill’s return as manager was confirmed, office bearers took it in turn to express disappointment at the Nancy affair. Which was very good of them.

Celtic do not have a monopoly on bad decision-making. It just currently feels as if that is the case. A club who have dominated in Scotland for more than a decade, who have vast resources and more scope to plan than others of much lower stature, should never have been seeking a fourth manager in one season. That they are points firmly towards a lack of strategy and direction. It is a preposterous situation. Celtic are lucky that O’Neill, 73, retains an appetite to work. He also ticks another box, that of being idolised in the stands.

'Steady hand' O'Neill backed to revive Celtic after 'disastrous' Nancy reign

Here are some of your views on Celtic's dismissal of manager Wilfried Nancy and head of football operations Paul Tisdale, plus the return of Martin O'Neill for a second interim stint.

John: How Nancy got the job is testament to the board sitting on their hands and not spending money. Lack of buying a centre forward has brought the house crumbling down around their ears. Martin is great in short term but how about Shaun Maloney and Scott Brown long term?

Len: O'Neill did a brilliant job rescuing Celtic's season, and didn't receive the respect he deserved. He must now be properly rewarded, with a salary and status equal to former director of football Paul Tisdale. Maloney should also receive the same contractual status and remuneration as the disastrous Nancy. It's only fair. O'Neill and Maloney are two proven international-class footballers and coaches. Tisdale and Nancy were charlatans. Who appointed them? And for what purpose?

Martin O’Neill returns as Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy sacked after 33 days in charge – The Athletic

Martin O’Neill has returned to Celtic for a second time this season after the exit of Wilfried Nancy.

Nancy was appointed on a two-and-a-half-year deal by the Scottish champions on December 3, joining from MLS side Columbus Crew, but lost six of his eight games in charge and was dismissed after just 33 days at the Glasgow club.

That means the 48-year-old has had the shortest stint of any permanent manager in the club’s history — previously the eight months of John Barnes in the 1999-00 season —and he was in charge for four days fewer than interim coach O’Neill, whom he succeeded in December.

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