Nancy Emerges as Potential Celtic Managerial Candidate
A surprising name has entered the conversation surrounding the future of Celtic’s managerial position: former France adn Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele, known mononymously as Nancy. Reports indicate the 50-year-old is on a shortlist being considered by the Celtic board as they assess potential successors to current manager Brendan Rodgers.
This development arrives amid ongoing speculation about rodgers’ long-term commitment to the club, fueled by recent links to Premier League vacancies. While Rodgers remains in his post, Celtic’s proactive approach to identifying potential replacements underscores the club’s ambition to maintain stability and competitiveness. The potential appointment of a manager with Nancy’s pedigree would signal a bold statement of intent from Celtic, aiming to attract top talent and challenge for continued success both domestically and in European competitions.
Elsewhere in Scottish football, Dundee United are reportedly among several clubs vying for the signature of Galymzhan Kenzhebek, a player previously linked with Celtic and hearts.Pundit Michael Stewart has apologized to the Scottish FA following comments regarding a perceived “cover-up” concerning VAR’s role in disallowing a St Mirren goal, clarifying he did not intend to suggest any wrongdoing. Additionally, Celtic coach Mark Fotheringham is being discussed as a candidate for the managerial role at Norwich City.St Mirren supporters will be allocated up to 20 tickets each for next month’s Premier Sports Cup final against Celtic.