Who is new Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy as Brendan Rodgers' successor confirmed

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballCeltic FCWilfried Nancy has formally stepped into his new role as Celtic's head coach with interim manager Martin O'Neill stepping aside after Brendan Rodgers left the Scottish giants.Everything you need to know about Wilfried Nancy after he formally stepped into his new position as Celtic's head coach following Brendan Rodgers' departure...Coaching roots: He spent a decade (2011-2021) with the CF Montreal Academy (formerly Montreal Impact), working with various youth age groups before being promoted to the first-team assistant coach role in 2016, where he worked under managers including Thierry Henry.CF Montreal head coach (2021-2022): He took over as head coach for CF Montreal (MLS) in 2021 and then immediately won the Canadian championship in his first season.Club-record season: In 2022, he guided CF Montreal to a club-best regular season record, with 20 wins and a then-club record 65 points - finishing second in the Eastern Conference.Columbus Crew head coach (2022-2025): He moved to Columbus Crew in late 2022, where he achieved significant success and garnered international attention.MLS Cup champion: In his first campaign with the Crew, he led them to the 2023 MLS Cup championship, becoming the first black head coach to win the MLS Cup.Leagues Cup victory: In 2024, he won the Leagues Cup title and, also, guided the Crew into the Concacaf Champions Cup Final.MLS Coach of the Year: His achievements were recognised when he was named as the MLS Coach of the Year in 2024, setting a franchise record with 66 points and 72 goals.Playing philosophy (Nancyball): His teams are known for their dynamic, proactive and attacking style of play, dubbed "Nancyball." This often involves a possession-based approach - plus a preferred 3-4-2-1 system - and concepts that mimic boxing (intensity) and chess (manipulating the opposition).Nancy's non-negotiables: His core principles for players are reportedly effort and audacity - or bravery) - demanding that players be willing to take calculated risks and execute complex passes to play in his guise.Speed of implementation: A notable trait is his ability to quickly implement his unique style and culture change within a squad - achieving success relatively quickly at both CF Montreal and Columbus Crew.READ MORE: Wilfried Nancy is Celtic manager LIVE as boss warned over 'foolish' Martin O'Neill mistake