🔗 Share this article Nancy Stands Resolute Following His Team's Home Defeat to City Rivals Parkhead manager Wilfried Nancy has declared he is still "together with the board" and maintains belief that "the team can turn things around" despite a concerning 3-1 defeat to Rangers, which marks a sixth loss in eight games. The French manager hailed an "outstanding" first-half display from his side, a period in which they took the lead through Yang Hyun-Jun and passed up several other clear chances. Yet, their city rivals fought back in the second period, capitalising on the home side's defensive fragility with a double brace from Youssef Chermiti and a final strike from Mikey Moore. This outcome means Rangers draw level on points with second-placed Celtic, who could end up six points adrift leaders Hearts depending on the later result. Addressing the media, Nancy commented, "The result was disappointing because we merited a better outcome today, but again we required more goals." "In the second half, we let in three goals from set-pieces. It's difficult to accept, but it's the situation. This is not about the players or the game plan, this is about moments." "This is not about myself, this is about disappointing 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 turn around. If it was not the case, I would not speak like this. I really believe we can turn things around." He finished by reiterating, "We are together with the board." Analysts Give Stark Verdict on Celtic's Situation Former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart offered a brutal take: "Untenable position for Nancy. He looks like a defeated man. The gap 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 complete disarray." Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner identified the issue: "The problems aren't high up the pitch for Celtic, the problems are the shape at the back and the defensive qualities." 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 woefully poor." "Celtic have just capitulated. Something has to give, 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 doesn't do that." Fan Reaction: Understanding for Nancy But Mounting Calls for Change The post-match mood among the fanbase was one of anger and demand for change. Pete: First 45 minutes looked great, after the break we looked like amateurs. Nancy has one way of playing and can't adapt. Get him out now! Iain: It's very painfully obvious that Celtic cannot play to Nancy's system. These players are not bad players all of a sudden. The answer is self-explanatory. 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 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 improvement. He has a formation that he won't change. We've been beaten by a poor Rangers team. Nancy must go.
Parkhead manager Wilfried Nancy has declared he is still "together with the board" and maintains belief that "the team can turn things around" despite a concerning 3-1 defeat to Rangers, which marks a sixth loss in eight games. The French manager hailed an "outstanding" first-half display from his side, a period in which they took the lead through Yang Hyun-Jun and passed up several other clear chances. Yet, their city rivals fought back in the second period, capitalising on the home side's defensive fragility with a double brace from Youssef Chermiti and a final strike from Mikey Moore. This outcome means Rangers draw level on points with second-placed Celtic, who could end up six points adrift leaders Hearts depending on the later result. Addressing the media, Nancy commented, "The result was disappointing because we merited a better outcome today, but again we required more goals." "In the second half, we let in three goals from set-pieces. It's difficult to accept, but it's the situation. This is not about the players or the game plan, this is about moments." "This is not about myself, this is about disappointing 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 turn around. If it was not the case, I would not speak like this. I really believe we can turn things around." He finished by reiterating, "We are together with the board." Analysts Give Stark Verdict on Celtic's Situation Former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart offered a brutal take: "Untenable position for Nancy. He looks like a defeated man. The gap 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 complete disarray." Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner identified the issue: "The problems aren't high up the pitch for Celtic, the problems are the shape at the back and the defensive qualities." 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 woefully poor." "Celtic have just capitulated. Something has to give, 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 doesn't do that." Fan Reaction: Understanding for Nancy But Mounting Calls for Change The post-match mood among the fanbase was one of anger and demand for change. Pete: First 45 minutes looked great, after the break we looked like amateurs. Nancy has one way of playing and can't adapt. Get him out now! Iain: It's very painfully obvious that Celtic cannot play to Nancy's system. These players are not bad players all of a sudden. The answer is self-explanatory. 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 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 improvement. He has a formation that he won't change. We've been beaten by a poor Rangers team. Nancy must go.