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Wilfried Nancy Dismisses Tactics-Board Backlash Before Roma Visit and Cup Final

The new Celtic head coach says he will ignore external noise after a 2-1 debut loss to Hearts sparked scrutiny of his methods and presentation.

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.