Celtic manager search: Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy on shortlist…

Celtic manager search: Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy on shortlist…

Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy has emerged as a candidate for the Celtic managerial emptiness. 

It is known the 48-year-old is among the names on the shortlist to interchange Brendan Rodgers, which also contains Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen and Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna.

In the last two years, Nancy has received the MLS Cup and Leagues Cup in addition to being named MLS Coach of the Year. He also took Columbus Crew to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final last 12 months.

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Nancy has received the MLS Cup and Leagues Cup with Columbus

The Celtic hierarchy are still pondering over whether or not to increase interim boss Martin O’Neill’s time in control of the club, with a busy set of fixtures and cup final on the horizon after the worldwide break.

That may enable time for some targets to grow to be more out there later in the 12 months. As Sky Sports News revealed last week, Celtic are happy with the means O’Neill has galvanised the squad and lifted the temper at Celtic Park.

Discussions between principal shareholder Dermot Desmond and O’Neill are as a consequence of happen this week.

Also among the names on Celtic’s radar are Wales boss Craig Bellamy, Club Brugge’s Nicky Hayen and Ferencvaros manager Robbie Keane.

Celtic had been eager to explore a possible return for Ange Postecoglou – however Sky Sports News understands that curiosity will virtually actually not progress at this time.

McKenna’s focus on Ipswich

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Kieran McKenna is among the candidates on Celtic’s shortlist

McKenna, who’s among the contenders to take over at Celtic, says his current focus is solely on Ipswich and there was no method from the Scottish club.

“It’s not something I’ve given any thought to,” McKenna last month.

“I know I’ve got a really special job here at a special and massive football club and one I have a great affinity to.

“Honestly, something exterior of that hasn’t touched my radar. I’ve been 100 per cent dedicated to the group right here.”

Asked if an approach has been made by Celtic to him, McKenna replied: “I’ve not had any of those conversations or something of the like. My focus has been purely right here.”

Bellamy a coach Celtic admire

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Wales boss Craig Bellamy is concentrated on World Cup qualifiers

Meanwhile, Wales boss Bellamy – who performed for Celtic in 2005 – is another coach the club admire.

But amid the curiosity, Bellamy and the FAW are utterly targeted on the future for Wales, with their essential upcoming World Cup Qualifiers and the World Cup next summer time in the USA, Sky Sports News understands.

If Wales win against Liechtenstein and North Macedonia they’ll assure second place in Group J and can guarantee Wales have a house playoff semi-final next March.

They already have a playoff spot assured for successful their Nations League Group last 12 months, however this route is not going to give Wales a house playoff semi-final.

Bellamy has beforehand spoken about his need to guide Wales to the World Cup in 2026. He missed out on a number of events as a participant with Wales to play at a World Cup or Euros.

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