Nancy's Unwelcome Record at Celtic Already
The image of Wilfried Nancy with his head in his hands after losing his second match as Celtic manager is an unsettling one. Just a week ago, the Frenchman was tasked with reviving Martin O'Neill's team after his departure. But now, the St Mirren manager must confront the harsh realities of life as a Celtic boss.
Stephen Robinson's study of Wilfried Nancy's Celtic has been all-consuming, with forensic analysis in every waking hour. Yet, for Robinson and fans alike, hope remains. The Celtic squad looks confused, playing in a system that doesn't agree with them.
Celtic have lost two games under Nancy, both against Italian opposition. Losing to Roma 3-0 was the more shocking result, while the 2-1 loss to Hearts was less so. However, it's not just the losses themselves that are concerning – it's the rapid reimagining of O'Neill's team and the disintegration of the organisation.
Nancy has gone for an aggressive 3-3-3 formation, but it hasn't worked. The changes have left players looking like square pegs in round holes. Yang Hyun-Jun, a left winger converted into a right wing-back, struggled to cope. Sebastian Tounekti, another player subjected to change, also looked out of place.
Nancy's approach is not that different from the one Postecoglou had at Celtic – but the Australian had a clear plan for rebuilding a team in desperate need of it. This was never the case here.
As we look ahead to Sunday's Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren, Nancy will be desperate for a win. If Callum McGregor lifts the trophy at Hampden Park, it could give the Frenchman a much-needed confidence boost and help him establish credibility with fans. However, if Celtic lose, the doubts about Nancy's ability to manage this team will only intensify.
The Celtic faithful are worried that they may have rushed into handing control of the team to someone without experience in managing a Glasgow giant. As we've seen so far, the consequences of that decision could be severe.
The image of Wilfried Nancy with his head in his hands after losing his second match as Celtic manager is an unsettling one. Just a week ago, the Frenchman was tasked with reviving Martin O'Neill's team after his departure. But now, the St Mirren manager must confront the harsh realities of life as a Celtic boss.
Stephen Robinson's study of Wilfried Nancy's Celtic has been all-consuming, with forensic analysis in every waking hour. Yet, for Robinson and fans alike, hope remains. The Celtic squad looks confused, playing in a system that doesn't agree with them.
Celtic have lost two games under Nancy, both against Italian opposition. Losing to Roma 3-0 was the more shocking result, while the 2-1 loss to Hearts was less so. However, it's not just the losses themselves that are concerning – it's the rapid reimagining of O'Neill's team and the disintegration of the organisation.
Nancy has gone for an aggressive 3-3-3 formation, but it hasn't worked. The changes have left players looking like square pegs in round holes. Yang Hyun-Jun, a left winger converted into a right wing-back, struggled to cope. Sebastian Tounekti, another player subjected to change, also looked out of place.
Nancy's approach is not that different from the one Postecoglou had at Celtic – but the Australian had a clear plan for rebuilding a team in desperate need of it. This was never the case here.
As we look ahead to Sunday's Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren, Nancy will be desperate for a win. If Callum McGregor lifts the trophy at Hampden Park, it could give the Frenchman a much-needed confidence boost and help him establish credibility with fans. However, if Celtic lose, the doubts about Nancy's ability to manage this team will only intensify.
The Celtic faithful are worried that they may have rushed into handing control of the team to someone without experience in managing a Glasgow giant. As we've seen so far, the consequences of that decision could be severe.
. Wilfried Nancy's Celtic is like a train wreck you can't look away from – it's just so sad to see a team with so much potential going through an identity crisis 
. I think the biggest issue here is that the team doesn't seem to be adjusting well to Nancy's 3-3-3 formation, and those positional changes are really affecting the players' performance 
. It's like they're trying to fit into a puzzle with too many missing pieces. The fact that Sebastian Tounekti looked out of place is just proof that something needs to change 
. I'm not saying Nancy can't turn things around, but it's gonna take some serious reorganizing and adaptation on his part 
. Can he pull off the win against St Mirren on Sunday? We'll have to wait and see 
, and honestly it feels like the players are just lost 
, they're not used to playing 3-3-3 formation and it's causing them a lot of stress 
, I mean what if nancy had done his research more thoroughly before coming here? 
! Two losses and already the team looks lost. I mean, who tries a 3-3-3 formation in the first place? Sounds like he took inspiration from his playing days (if he had any 
) and thought, "Hey, let's do this!" Meanwhile, the fans are just waiting for a miracle – or Callum McGregor to save the day 
. Can we get a coach who's actually familiar with Scottish football before things get out of hand? 
how they're trying out all these different systems and formations, but it's not really working out, you feel?
. I mean, i get that he wanted to change things up, but did it have to be a total overhaul? it's like he forgot that the players were human beings with skills 
the guy had a plan for rebuilding the team, Nancy just went in blind 
. i'm not saying it's all on Nancy's shoulders, but if they lose to St Mirren on sunday, who's gonna be more to blame? 
" But seriously though, Celtic needs to sort out this mess before they lose more games and have Nancy's head on the block 
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. It's like Wilfried Nancy is starting from scratch all over again... I mean, who tries out a 3-3-3 formation after just one game? 
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. It's time for them to have a clear plan and stick to it! 
. The 3-3-3 formation is just a fancy way of saying "we have no idea what we're doing". And poor Callum McGregor trying to lift the trophy by himself, that's just heartbreak 
). He really believes he can turn things around and make Celtic great again. And hey, maybe he will? Maybe that's just what they needed – someone who thinks outside the box, even if it doesn't always work out 
He's got no clue what he's doing and it shows. The team looks like it's stuck in neutral gear 
️ All that reorganizing was a bad idea, left players looking all lost out there on the pitch 
, what was he thinking? It's like Postecoglou had a clear plan and that's exactly what you don't want in this situation - a guy who's making it up as he goes along 
they're changin up formations left right & center but it ain't workin, players look like they're stuck in neutral 
i gotta give nancy some credit tho, he's tryin hard & all, but celtic's lost 2 games already & that's just not good enough 
. One thing for sure, though, the fans are on edge... and I don't blame 'em! 
wilfried nancy thought he could just waltz in here and turn it around but the truth is, he's makin a mess of things. it's not just the team changes that are causin problems, it's the lack of cohesion and communication. the players look lost and the fans are gettin restless 
. The uncertainty is palpable, and it's hard not to wonder if they made a mistake by entrusting the team to someone new 
), I can imagine how frustrating it must be to see your beloved team struggling under a new manager. The changes to the system and player positions seem like they're not quite jelling yet 
, but even that might not be enough to quell the doubts