New Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy has sent a classy message to departing interim boss Martin O'Neill.
The Frenchman signed a two-and-a-half-year deal shortly before O'Neill's last game in charge against Dundee this evening.
And speaking after being appointed as the new gaffer at Parkhead, Nancy outlined his feelings towards O'Neill and his temporary assistant, Shaun Maloney.
"Before I say anything else I want to do one thing – I want to thank the great Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney for all they have done in recent weeks with the team," said Nancy. "The job they have done has been fantastic.
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"These guys have given so much to the club across so many years and I know our fans, like me, all recognise the brilliant job they have done during this recent period. They have my total respect and my total gratitude. I hope to meet them both very soon and thank them personally.
"Now it's up to me to carry on this great work and carry our great club forward, and I can’t wait to get going and become part of such a brilliant institution. Celtic is one of the world’s proper football clubs, real atmosphere and heart and soul, real high standards and real demands, which I am ready for.
"I know the history, I know the values of Celtic and I know what is expected of me on this journey. I know what Celtic means to so many people and my No. 1 aim will be simple - to give our fans a strong, exciting, attacking, winning football team they can be so proud of.
"I look forward to seeing all our fans very soon and I hope we can enjoy some great moments together."
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