🔗 Share this article Wilfried Nancy Remains Defiant After His Team's Home Defeat to Rangers Parkhead manager Wilfried Nancy has insisted he is still "together with the board" and expresses belief that "we can turn things around" despite a concerning 3-1 loss to Rangers, which marks a sixth defeat in eight games. The Frenchman hailed an "exceptional" first-half display from his side, a period in which they went ahead through Yang Hyun-Jun and spurned several other opportunities. However, their Glasgow counterparts fought back in the second period, capitalising on the Celtic's defensive fragility with a double brace from Youssef Chermiti and a third strike from Mikey Moore. This result sees Rangers move level on points with their rivals Celtic, who could find themselves six points adrift leaders Hearts subject to the later result. Speaking post-match, Nancy commented, "The result was disappointing because we deserved more today, but again we required more goals." "In the second half, we conceded three goals from set-pieces. It's tough to accept, but it's the situation. This is not about the individuals 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 understand the disappointment, 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 speak like this. I really believe we can turn things around." He concluded by stressing, "The manager and board are together with the board." Pundits Deliver Blunt Assessment on Celtic's Predicament Former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart offered a brutal analysis: "Unworkable 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 occurred. 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 pinpointed the problem: "The problems are not high up the pitch for Celtic, the problems are the organisation at the back and the ability to defend." Former Rangers striker and coach Billy Dodds added: "As much as Rangers have done the right things in this second half, Celtic have been just woefully poor." "Celtic have just collapsed. Something has to change, there is no doubt." Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton summed up: "We've seen this movie before with Nancy's Celtic." "You can score, but you've got to defend. This team don't do that." Fan Reaction: Understanding for Nancy But Growing Calls for Change The full-time sentiment among the fanbase was one of anger and demand for action. Pete: First 45 minutes looked great, post half-time we looked like a pub team. Nancy has a single way of playing and can't react. 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 bad players all of a sudden. The answer is obvious. James: The board are wholly 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 lack the players for his system. Andy: Nancy has to go. I've been one of those wanting 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.
Parkhead manager Wilfried Nancy has insisted he is still "together with the board" and expresses belief that "we can turn things around" despite a concerning 3-1 loss to Rangers, which marks a sixth defeat in eight games. The Frenchman hailed an "exceptional" first-half display from his side, a period in which they went ahead through Yang Hyun-Jun and spurned several other opportunities. However, their Glasgow counterparts fought back in the second period, capitalising on the Celtic's defensive fragility with a double brace from Youssef Chermiti and a third strike from Mikey Moore. This result sees Rangers move level on points with their rivals Celtic, who could find themselves six points adrift leaders Hearts subject to the later result. Speaking post-match, Nancy commented, "The result was disappointing because we deserved more today, but again we required more goals." "In the second half, we conceded three goals from set-pieces. It's tough to accept, but it's the situation. This is not about the individuals 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 understand the disappointment, 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 speak like this. I really believe we can turn things around." He concluded by stressing, "The manager and board are together with the board." Pundits Deliver Blunt Assessment on Celtic's Predicament Former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart offered a brutal analysis: "Unworkable 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 occurred. 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 pinpointed the problem: "The problems are not high up the pitch for Celtic, the problems are the organisation at the back and the ability to defend." Former Rangers striker and coach Billy Dodds added: "As much as Rangers have done the right things in this second half, Celtic have been just woefully poor." "Celtic have just collapsed. Something has to change, there is no doubt." Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton summed up: "We've seen this movie before with Nancy's Celtic." "You can score, but you've got to defend. This team don't do that." Fan Reaction: Understanding for Nancy But Growing Calls for Change The full-time sentiment among the fanbase was one of anger and demand for action. Pete: First 45 minutes looked great, post half-time we looked like a pub team. Nancy has a single way of playing and can't react. 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 bad players all of a sudden. The answer is obvious. James: The board are wholly 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 lack the players for his system. Andy: Nancy has to go. I've been one of those wanting 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.