Overview
- Celtic confirmed Wilfried Nancy on a two-and-a-half-year deal, with the new manager arriving at Lennoxtown to meet players and receive a handover from Martin O’Neill.
- Assistant Kwame Ampadu, fitness coach Jules Gueguen and video analyst Maxime Chalier have joined from Columbus Crew after compensation was agreed between the clubs.
- Nancy’s first match is at home to Hearts on Sunday, followed by a Europa League tie with Roma and the Premier Sports Cup final against St Mirren.
- The 48-year-old said he will add “nuances” rather than overhaul the team immediately, stressing leadership, core values and a proactive style associated with his preferred 3-4-3.
- Public reaction mixes optimism with concern over timing and recruitment needs, while ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett said Dundee goalkeeper Jon McCracken was fortunate to avoid a red card in O’Neill’s 1-0 farewell win.