🔗 Share this article Nancy Stands Resolute Following His Team's Derby Loss to Rangers Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has declared he is still "together with the board" and expresses belief that "the team can turn things around" in the face of a damaging 3-1 defeat to Rangers, which represents a sixth defeat in their last eight outings. The French manager praised an "outstanding" first-half performance from his side, a period in which they went ahead through Yang Hyun-Jun and passed up a number of opportunities. However, their city rivals fought back in the second period, exposing the home side'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 end up six points behind leaders Hearts depending on the later result. Addressing the media, 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 reality. This is not about the players or the game plan, this is about moments." "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 truly believe we can turn things around." He finished by stressing, "The manager and board are together with the board." Pundits Deliver Blunt Assessment on Celtic's Situation Former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart offered a harsh analysis: "Unworkable 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 occurred. The people on the board who facilitated this should be removed as well. Celtic are in an complete disarray." Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner pinpointed 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 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 Growing Calls for His Departure The post-match mood among supporters was one of anger and demand for action. Pete: First 45 minutes looked promising, 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 clear for all to see that Celtic cannot play to Nancy's system. These players are not poor 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 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" in the face of a damaging 3-1 defeat to Rangers, which represents a sixth defeat in their last eight outings. The French manager praised an "outstanding" first-half performance from his side, a period in which they went ahead through Yang Hyun-Jun and passed up a number of opportunities. However, their city rivals fought back in the second period, exposing the home side'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 end up six points behind leaders Hearts depending on the later result. Addressing the media, 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 reality. This is not about the players or the game plan, this is about moments." "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 truly believe we can turn things around." He finished by stressing, "The manager and board are together with the board." Pundits Deliver Blunt Assessment on Celtic's Situation Former Scotland midfielder Michael Stewart offered a harsh analysis: "Unworkable 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 occurred. The people on the board who facilitated this should be removed as well. Celtic are in an complete disarray." Former Celtic goalkeeper Pat Bonner pinpointed 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 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 Growing Calls for His Departure The post-match mood among supporters was one of anger and demand for action. Pete: First 45 minutes looked promising, 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 clear for all to see that Celtic cannot play to Nancy's system. These players are not poor 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 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.