Overview
- Nancy said he will not "waste time" on memes or commentary about his pitch‑side tactics board or green trainers, insisting he uses tools that help him coach.
- He introduced a back-three on debut after only a few days with the squad, a switch that has drawn debate over timing and implementation.
- Pundits split on the defeat: Chris Sutton called the reaction "hysteria" and urged patience, Stiliyan Petrov warned tolerance will fade without wins, and Gordon Strachan pointed to human errors and missed chances.
- The 2-1 home loss to Hearts left Celtic three points off the top with a game in hand after the first match of Nancy’s tenure.
- Celtic host Roma in the Europa League on Thursday before facing St Mirren in Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final, fixtures widely viewed as early tests of Nancy’s approach.