Frank Lampard bursts onto the scene to be new Celtic manager as announcement made
Celtic are now on the hunt for a new manager now that Wilfried Nancy has been sacked.
It will be the Hoops’ fourth manager of the season, after Brendan Rodgers, Martin O’Neill and Nancy.
Shaun Maloney had previously been the favourite to take over at Celtic before the Frenchman’s sacking. However, these odds have since changed.
While O’Neill remains in the mix for the Hoops job, a potential shock appointment could be Frank Lampard, who is in contention according to the bookies.
After just 33 days in charge, Celtic have sacked manager Wilfried Nancy.#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/ZPCiwsWm3c
— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) January 5, 2026
Frank Lampard 10/1 to take over from Wilfried Nancy at Celtic
Lampard has had a stunning 2025-26 campaign to date.
The former Chelsea manager has recovered his managerial reputation in the Championship as he looks destined to lead the Midlands club back into the Premier League.
- Lampard took over Coventry in 2024 and guided them into the Championship playoffs last season
- While this ended in failure, he is now top of the Championship with Coventry, eight points clear of third
- As a result, Lampard has been linked to multiple potential jobs away from Coventry after his success to date
As a result, multiple Premier League sides have been eyeing Lampard.
However, now the bookies are not ruling out a surprise mid-season switch to Celtic.
Martin O’Neill’s interim reign in charge at Celtic was longer than Wilfried Nancy’s permanent tenure 😬#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/Jzr0X11BmP
— BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) January 5, 2026
One bookmaker has Lampard to Celtic as low as 10/1, making him the fifth-favourite for the job.
Who is the bookies’ favourite to take over at Celtic?
The current favourite to take over at Celtic is, unsurprisingly, O’Neill.
One bookmaker has the odds as short as 5/6 to return to Celtic Park in what would be a sensational twist.
With O’Neill already back in Scotland, it remains to be seen if the Hoops make a move for their former interim manager.
Maloney is now the second favourite at 2/1, while a return for Ange Postecoglou is also possible at 4/1.
Another outsider for the job is Kjetil Knutsen, who is currently the manager of Bodo/Glimt, and priced at 8/1 to come in.
The Norwegian has helped turn the side into a giant in the Eliteserien, with the 57-year-old currently aiming to win his fifth top division title.