🔗 Share this article Nancy Remains Defiant Following His Team's Home Defeat to City Rivals Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has declared he is still "together with the board" and expresses belief that "we can turn things around" in the face of a concerning 3-1 defeat to Rangers, which marks a sixth loss in eight games. The French manager hailed an "exceptional" first-half display from his side, a period in which they took the lead through Yang Hyun-Jun and spurned a number of opportunities. However, their Glasgow counterparts fought back after the break, capitalising on the home side's fragile defence with a two goals from Youssef Chermiti and a final strike from Mikey Moore. This outcome sees Rangers move level on points with second-placed Celtic, who could find themselves six points behind table-toppers Hearts subject to the later result. Speaking post-match, Nancy stated, "It was disappointing because we deserved more today, but again we required more goals." "In the second half, we conceded three goals from throw-ins. It's difficult to accept, but it's the situation. This is not about the players or the game plan, this is about key instances." "This is not about myself, this is about letting down the fans because I know the meaning of this game. I can appreciate the frustration, but I also saw what we're able to do." "We are really close, there are many things that can turn around. If it was not the case, I would not speak like this. I really believe we can turn things around." He concluded by reiterating, "The manager and board are together with the board." Analysts Give Blunt Assessment on Celtic's Situation Former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart offered a harsh take: "Untenable position for Nancy. He looks like a broken man. The disconnect between the manager and the team is so obvious." "It is not something that can carry on and it should not have happened. The people on the board who allowed this should be shown the door as well. Celtic are in an complete disarray." Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner identified the issue: "The problems are not high up the pitch for Celtic, the problems are the shape at the back and the ability to defend." Former Rangers striker and coach Billy Dodds added: "As much as Rangers have done the correct things in this second half, Celtic have been just brutally bad." "Celtic have just collapsed. Something has to change, there is no doubt." Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton summed up: "We've seen this story before with Nancy's Celtic." "You can score, but you've got to defend. This team don't do that." Supporters' Views: Understanding for Nancy But Mounting Calls for His Departure The post-match sentiment among the fanbase was one of anger and calls for action. Pete: First 45 minutes looked great, after the break we looked like a pub team. Nancy has one way of playing and can't adapt. Get him out now! Iain: It's very clear for all to see that Celtic cannot play to Nancy's style. These players are not poor players all of a sudden. The answer is obvious. James: The board are completely to blame. I feel sorry for Nancy as he should never got the job in the first place, but he'll be used as the scapegoat. We don't have the players for his system. Andy: Nancy has to go. I've been one of those hoping to give him a chance, but there is no progress. He has a formation that he won't change. We've been beaten by a mediocre Rangers team. Nancy must go.
Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has declared he is still "together with the board" and expresses belief that "we can turn things around" in the face of a concerning 3-1 defeat to Rangers, which marks a sixth loss in eight games. The French manager hailed an "exceptional" first-half display from his side, a period in which they took the lead through Yang Hyun-Jun and spurned a number of opportunities. However, their Glasgow counterparts fought back after the break, capitalising on the home side's fragile defence with a two goals from Youssef Chermiti and a final strike from Mikey Moore. This outcome sees Rangers move level on points with second-placed Celtic, who could find themselves six points behind table-toppers Hearts subject to the later result. Speaking post-match, Nancy stated, "It was disappointing because we deserved more today, but again we required more goals." "In the second half, we conceded three goals from throw-ins. It's difficult to accept, but it's the situation. This is not about the players or the game plan, this is about key instances." "This is not about myself, this is about letting down the fans because I know the meaning of this game. I can appreciate the frustration, but I also saw what we're able to do." "We are really close, there are many things that can turn around. If it was not the case, I would not speak like this. I really believe we can turn things around." He concluded by reiterating, "The manager and board are together with the board." Analysts Give Blunt Assessment on Celtic's Situation Former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart offered a harsh take: "Untenable position for Nancy. He looks like a broken man. The disconnect between the manager and the team is so obvious." "It is not something that can carry on and it should not have happened. The people on the board who allowed this should be shown the door as well. Celtic are in an complete disarray." Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner identified the issue: "The problems are not high up the pitch for Celtic, the problems are the shape at the back and the ability to defend." Former Rangers striker and coach Billy Dodds added: "As much as Rangers have done the correct things in this second half, Celtic have been just brutally bad." "Celtic have just collapsed. Something has to change, there is no doubt." Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton summed up: "We've seen this story before with Nancy's Celtic." "You can score, but you've got to defend. This team don't do that." Supporters' Views: Understanding for Nancy But Mounting Calls for His Departure The post-match sentiment among the fanbase was one of anger and calls for action. Pete: First 45 minutes looked great, after the break we looked like a pub team. Nancy has one way of playing and can't adapt. Get him out now! Iain: It's very clear for all to see that Celtic cannot play to Nancy's style. These players are not poor players all of a sudden. The answer is obvious. James: The board are completely to blame. I feel sorry for Nancy as he should never got the job in the first place, but he'll be used as the scapegoat. We don't have the players for his system. Andy: Nancy has to go. I've been one of those hoping to give him a chance, but there is no progress. He has a formation that he won't change. We've been beaten by a mediocre Rangers team. Nancy must go.