"Wilfried Nancy spent a memorable Friday press conference pleading for time, context and understanding as he visibly struggles with the role of Celtic manager. This outcome and the nature of it will do nothing for Nancy's hopes of keeping his job. Celtic's beleaguered directors now face a critical and imminent decision over whether to keep faith with the Frenchman or write his appointment off as a bad mistake."
"The weird thing about this game was that for 45 minutes, Celtic were very good. Yang Hyun-jun gave them a fully merited lead, with Rangers clearly second best. The damning thing for Nancy or merely the latest thing was how pitifully Celtic reacted to Rangers gaining a foothold in the derby. A Rangers team that has encountered the Russell Martin debacle earlier in the campaign is now level on points with Celtic."
Wilfried Nancy pleaded for time, context and understanding while visibly struggling as Celtic manager after a sixth defeat in eight matches. Celtic directors must decide whether to retain him amid mounting fan unrest and poor results. The team began the derby strongly, with Yang Hyun-jun giving Celtic a deserved lead, but the side reacted poorly when Rangers gained a foothold. A Youssef Chermiti double and a Mikey Moore goal secured a Rangers comeback and away victory. Nervousness among supporters and on- and off-field issues leave Nancy perched on the precipice of dismissal.
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