🔗 Share this article Nancy Stands 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 "the team can turn things around" despite a damaging 3-1 defeat to Rangers, which marks a sixth loss in eight games. The Frenchman hailed an "outstanding" first-half performance from his side, a period in which they went ahead through Yang Hyun-Jun and spurned several other opportunities. However, their Glasgow counterparts roared back in the second period, exposing the home side's defensive fragility with a two goals from Youssef Chermiti and a final strike from Mikey Moore. This result sees Rangers draw level on points with their rivals Celtic, who could end up six points adrift table-toppers Hearts subject to the later result. Speaking post-match, Nancy stated, "The result was disappointing because we deserved more today, but again we required more goals." "In the second half, we let in three goals from set-pieces. It's tough to accept, but it's the situation. This is not about the individuals or the tactics, this is about moments." "This is not about me, this is about letting down the fans because I know the significance of this game. I can understand the frustration, but I also saw what we're able to do." "I believe we are really close, there are many things that can be improved. If it was not the case, I would not talk like this. I truly believe we can reverse our fortunes." He finished by reiterating, "We are together with the board." Analysts Give Stark Verdict on Celtic's Predicament Former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart offered a harsh take: "Untenable position for Nancy. He looks like a defeated man. The disconnect between the manager and the team is so stark." "It is not something that can carry on and it should not have happened. The people on the board who allowed this should be removed as well. Celtic are in an absolute state." 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 remarked: "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 concluded: "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 full-time mood among the fanbase was one of anger and calls for change. Pete: First 45 minutes looked great, post half-time we looked like a pub team. Nancy has one way of playing and can't react. Get him out now! Iain: It's very painfully obvious that Celtic cannot play to Nancy's style. These players are not bad 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 been appointed 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 refuses to alter. We've been beaten by a poor Rangers team. Nancy must go.
Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has declared he is still "together with the board" and expresses belief that "the team can turn things around" despite a damaging 3-1 defeat to Rangers, which marks a sixth loss in eight games. The Frenchman hailed an "outstanding" first-half performance from his side, a period in which they went ahead through Yang Hyun-Jun and spurned several other opportunities. However, their Glasgow counterparts roared back in the second period, exposing the home side's defensive fragility with a two goals from Youssef Chermiti and a final strike from Mikey Moore. This result sees Rangers draw level on points with their rivals Celtic, who could end up six points adrift table-toppers Hearts subject to the later result. Speaking post-match, Nancy stated, "The result was disappointing because we deserved more today, but again we required more goals." "In the second half, we let in three goals from set-pieces. It's tough to accept, but it's the situation. This is not about the individuals or the tactics, this is about moments." "This is not about me, this is about letting down the fans because I know the significance of this game. I can understand the frustration, but I also saw what we're able to do." "I believe we are really close, there are many things that can be improved. If it was not the case, I would not talk like this. I truly believe we can reverse our fortunes." He finished by reiterating, "We are together with the board." Analysts Give Stark Verdict on Celtic's Predicament Former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart offered a harsh take: "Untenable position for Nancy. He looks like a defeated man. The disconnect between the manager and the team is so stark." "It is not something that can carry on and it should not have happened. The people on the board who allowed this should be removed as well. Celtic are in an absolute state." 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 remarked: "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 concluded: "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 full-time mood among the fanbase was one of anger and calls for change. Pete: First 45 minutes looked great, post half-time we looked like a pub team. Nancy has one way of playing and can't react. Get him out now! Iain: It's very painfully obvious that Celtic cannot play to Nancy's style. These players are not bad 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 been appointed 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 refuses to alter. We've been beaten by a poor Rangers team. Nancy must go.