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Celtic’s Slide Deepens With 2-0 Loss at Motherwell as Nancy Faces Old Firm Test

Critics highlight a leaky defense, with speculation growing over Martin O’Neill’s return.

Overview

  • Motherwell beat Celtic 2-0 at Fir Park in their first home victory over the champions since 2013, and the players were booed off.
  • The defeat was Wilfried Nancy’s fifth in seven matches, with Celtic still without a clean sheet under him and only three points ahead of Rangers before Saturday’s derby.
  • Ibrahim Said headed the opener and Elliot Watt scored the second after Kasper Schmeichel’s loose pass was seized upon by Elijah Just.
  • Nancy said he remains confident he can improve Celtic and dismissed the notion that the derby is a defining match for his tenure.
  • Pundits described the weekend fixture as vital for Nancy and reports pointed to growing calls for change, with Martin O’Neill frequently mentioned as a potential replacement.