Former Celtic manager Ronny Deila sacked by MLS side | OneFootball

Former Celtic manager Ronny Deila has been dismissed by MLS side Atlanta United after one season in charge. The Norwegian boss was dismissed from his role as Head Coach after a disappointing campaign in which Atlanta finished 14th.

In a statement on Sunday, Atlanta confirmed that Deila would depart from his role with the recruitment drive for a replacement set to begin.

Deila joined Celtic in 2014 as a surprise appointment from Stromsgodset. Initially, it transpired, that Deila was intended to come into the club as Assistant Manager to Roy Keane. Although, the Irish legend decided against taking up the role, leaving Celtic flapping in their hunt to replace Neil Lennon. The Norwegian was a left-field appointment but had success in Norway as a young manager.

MOTHERWELL, SCOTLAND – APRIL 9 : Celtic manager Ronny Deila reacts at the final whistle as Celtic beat Motherwell 2-1 to move 8 point clear at the top of the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership, during the match between Celtic FC and Motherwell FC at Fir Park on April 9, 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Ronny won 2 titles and 1 league cup in his time in Glasgow and played a role in the side’s push towards 9IAR. It is right that the role that he played in developing the club is widely recognised. He was put in an impossible position whereby he was only given some tools to do the job with decisions being taken from above with regards to transfers etc. Sound familiar?

Deila lifted the MLS Cup with New York City and was praised for his success in ‘The Big Apple’ for the City Football Group outfit. A return to Europe with Standard Liege lasted a year before jumping ship to their Belgian rivals, Club Brugge.