Overview
- Wilfried Nancy delivered a lengthy, emotional defence of his approach, asking for patience and saying critics in the media have tried to “kill” him.
- Celtic have lost five of seven under Nancy, conceding 15 goals without a clean sheet, with defensive doubts focused on his back‑three setup.
- The result of Saturday’s Old Firm at Celtic Park is widely viewed as decisive for Nancy’s short‑term job security.
- Former striker Chris Sutton urged the hierarchy to either supply five or six January signings to fit Nancy’s methods immediately or remove him.
- Celtic signed Bournemouth right‑back Julian Araujo on loan, who may feature against Rangers, as Nancy contends with several first‑team absences due to injuries and Africa Cup of Nations call‑ups.