Celtic Part Ways with Wilfried Nancy After Disastrous Start
Celtic have officially dismissed manager Wilfried Nancy following a disastrous eight-game spell that saw the club slide out of both domestic and European contention. The French coach, appointed only weeks ago as Brendan Rodgers’ long-term replacement, oversaw one of the bleakest starts to a managerial tenure in Celtic’s modern history.
Nancy managed just two wins from eight matches, conceding 18 goals, as performances deteriorated rapidly and the Hoops fell behind in the Premiership title race. His short-lived reign was marked by sweeping tactical changes and a stubborn refusal to adapt his system to the players available, decisions that ultimately proved costly.
The club confirmed his departure in a brief statement released on Monday. The announcement followed Saturday’s 3-1 Old Firm defeat to Rangers at Parkhead, a result that sparked renewed protests from supporters and intensified criticism of the Celtic board.
Confidence in Nancy had eroded both on and off the pitch, with visible frustration among players and growing unrest in the stands. The lack of improvement, combined with the team’s struggles, left Celtic’s hierarchy feeling they had no option but to act.
Central to the criticism was Nancy’s continued use of a 3-4-3 formation, despite mounting injuries and repeated evidence that the system was failing. His approach drew sharp criticism from pundits, former players and sections of the fanbase, with accusations of tactical inflexibility and misplaced confidence becoming increasingly common.
With pressure mounting daily, Celtic’s board ultimately decided to bring an abrupt end to Nancy’s tenure, leaving the club once again searching for stability at a critical point in the season.
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