Overview
- Celtic’s manager delivered a seven‑minute defense in Friday’s press conference, saying the media have tried to “kill” him and asking to be judged in weeks or months.
- The club have lost five of Nancy’s first seven matches, including a 2-0 defeat at Motherwell on Tuesday that intensified questions about his tactics and suitability.
- Criticism has focused on his frequent use of a back three that many believe does not suit the current squad, leaving the board to weigh major January backing or a reset.
- Saturday’s derby could see Rangers draw level on points at Celtic Park, with Hearts still leading the Premiership and scrutiny set to sharpen regardless of the result.
- Celtic announced their first signing under Nancy with Julian Araujo arriving on loan, while goalkeeping errors by Kasper Schmeichel have prompted reports of an accelerated search for reinforcements.