đź”— Share this article Nancy Stands Resolute Following His Team's Home Defeat to Rangers Parkhead manager Wilfried Nancy has insisted he is still "in unison with the board" and maintains belief that "we can turn things around" in the face of a damaging 3-1 loss to Rangers, which represents a sixth defeat in their last eight outings. The Frenchman praised an "exceptional" first-half performance from his side, a period in which they took the lead through Yang Hyun-Jun and passed up several other opportunities. However, their Glasgow counterparts roared back after the break, capitalising on the home side's defensive fragility with a two goals from Youssef Chermiti and a third strike from Mikey Moore. This outcome sees Rangers draw level on points with their rivals Celtic, who could end up six points behind leaders Hearts subject to the later result. Speaking post-match, Nancy commented, "It was disappointing because we deserved more today, but again we needed more goals." "In the second half, we conceded three goals from set-pieces. It's difficult to accept, but it's reality. This is not about the players or the tactics, this is about moments." "This is not about myself, this is about disappointing the fans because I understand the significance of this game. I can appreciate the disappointment, 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 concluded by reiterating, "We are together with the board." Pundits Deliver Blunt Assessment 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 obvious." "It is not something that can continue and it should not have happened. The people on the board who allowed this should be shown the door as well. Celtic are in an absolute state." 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 ability to defend." 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 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 don't do that." Supporters' Views: Understanding for Nancy But Growing Calls for Change The full-time sentiment among the fanbase was one of frustration and calls for action. Pete: First 45 minutes looked great, after the break we looked like amateurs. Nancy has one way of playing and can't react. Get him out now! Iain: It's very clear for all to see that Celtic cannot play to Nancy's style. 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 lack the players for his system. Andy: Nancy has to go. I've been one of those wanting 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 mediocre Rangers team. Nancy must go.
Parkhead manager Wilfried Nancy has insisted he is still "in unison with the board" and maintains belief that "we can turn things around" in the face of a damaging 3-1 loss to Rangers, which represents a sixth defeat in their last eight outings. The Frenchman praised an "exceptional" first-half performance from his side, a period in which they took the lead through Yang Hyun-Jun and passed up several other opportunities. However, their Glasgow counterparts roared back after the break, capitalising on the home side's defensive fragility with a two goals from Youssef Chermiti and a third strike from Mikey Moore. This outcome sees Rangers draw level on points with their rivals Celtic, who could end up six points behind leaders Hearts subject to the later result. Speaking post-match, Nancy commented, "It was disappointing because we deserved more today, but again we needed more goals." "In the second half, we conceded three goals from set-pieces. It's difficult to accept, but it's reality. This is not about the players or the tactics, this is about moments." "This is not about myself, this is about disappointing the fans because I understand the significance of this game. I can appreciate the disappointment, 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 concluded by reiterating, "We are together with the board." Pundits Deliver Blunt Assessment 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 obvious." "It is not something that can continue and it should not have happened. The people on the board who allowed this should be shown the door as well. Celtic are in an absolute state." 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 ability to defend." 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 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 don't do that." Supporters' Views: Understanding for Nancy But Growing Calls for Change The full-time sentiment among the fanbase was one of frustration and calls for action. Pete: First 45 minutes looked great, after the break we looked like amateurs. Nancy has one way of playing and can't react. Get him out now! Iain: It's very clear for all to see that Celtic cannot play to Nancy's style. 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 lack the players for his system. Andy: Nancy has to go. I've been one of those wanting 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 mediocre Rangers team. Nancy must go.