Wilfried Nancy is in for a baptism by fire as the newly appointed Celtic manager faces his second consecutive defeat, having already suffered a humbling 3-0 loss to Roma in his first game in charge. The Frenchman has been under intense scrutiny since taking over from Martin O'Neill, who departed the club amidst fanfare and optimism just over a week ago.
Nancy's unorthodox tactics and player selections have been questioned by fans and pundits alike, with many wondering if he is trying to impose his own system on the team that lacks the cohesion and chemistry of O'Neill's side. The players, too, seem confused, struggling to adapt to Nancy's methods as they conceded three goals in the first half against Roma.
The former St Mirren manager had to regroup his team after losing 3-0 at Celtic Park, with some fans even booing their own team. This is a stark contrast to O'Neill's side, which won all but one game during his brief second spell and even triumphed on the road in Europe.
Nancy needs new blood and time to make adjustments, unlike Postecoglou, who had to rip up and start again after arriving at Celtic. The Frenchman deserves a January window to bring in fresh faces and make changes without putting pressure on himself or his team.
As Nancy prepares for Sunday's Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren, he knows that the stakes are high, and any further defeat would be disastrous. This might be an opportunity for him to redeem himself, lift the trophy at Hampden, and gain credibility with the Celtic faithful. However, if he fails again, the doubts will mount, and his future as Celtic manager may hang in the balance.
The reality of life as a Celtic manager is brutal, and Nancy is now facing it head-on. He must be prepared to adapt quickly, make tough decisions, and bring some much-needed stability to the team. The journey ahead will be challenging, but with the right approach, he might just find his footing at Glasgow's iconic club.
Nancy's unorthodox tactics and player selections have been questioned by fans and pundits alike, with many wondering if he is trying to impose his own system on the team that lacks the cohesion and chemistry of O'Neill's side. The players, too, seem confused, struggling to adapt to Nancy's methods as they conceded three goals in the first half against Roma.
The former St Mirren manager had to regroup his team after losing 3-0 at Celtic Park, with some fans even booing their own team. This is a stark contrast to O'Neill's side, which won all but one game during his brief second spell and even triumphed on the road in Europe.
Nancy needs new blood and time to make adjustments, unlike Postecoglou, who had to rip up and start again after arriving at Celtic. The Frenchman deserves a January window to bring in fresh faces and make changes without putting pressure on himself or his team.
As Nancy prepares for Sunday's Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren, he knows that the stakes are high, and any further defeat would be disastrous. This might be an opportunity for him to redeem himself, lift the trophy at Hampden, and gain credibility with the Celtic faithful. However, if he fails again, the doubts will mount, and his future as Celtic manager may hang in the balance.
The reality of life as a Celtic manager is brutal, and Nancy is now facing it head-on. He must be prepared to adapt quickly, make tough decisions, and bring some much-needed stability to the team. The journey ahead will be challenging, but with the right approach, he might just find his footing at Glasgow's iconic club.