Wilfried Nancy's Celtic has been reduced to an exercise in damage control, and the Frenchman is still struggling to find his footing. Losing two games in a row is not uncommon for any manager, but what's concerning here is the speed with which Martin O'Neill's tenure unraveled under Nancy.
A quick glance at Celtic's squad reveals players being shoehorned into roles they are ill-suited for. The system appears to be stymied by the very talent that was supposed to drive it forward. Nancy has opted to keep tinkering, hoping his new recruits will magically fit into this system of intricate passing and quick interplay.
The thing with Celtic is that, despite the occasional high-profile upset on the European stage, the team's underlying reality is often far more sobering. And at Hampden Park, where Sunday's Scottish League Cup final awaits, any hope for a change in fortunes seems to be dwindling fast.
Nancy has not been handed a golden opportunity by fate; he needs a trophy to validate his methods and give him credibility with the fans. But if Celtic lose that game, it won't just be Nancy who will face an uphill battle – the entire organization at Parkhead may feel the full weight of doubt for the first time in years.
It's possible that things can turn around; new signings, a tweak to the tactics, or even a brief respite from league commitments might be all that's needed. But if Celtic continue down this path of inconsistency and disorganization, then there are few managers who would not feel the pressure mounting.
The beauty of Scottish football is its capacity for unpredictability – where a team can turn their fortunes around in the space of 45 minutes with enough determination, willpower, and a healthy dose of luck. But against Nancy's Celtic, that may no longer be possible.
A quick glance at Celtic's squad reveals players being shoehorned into roles they are ill-suited for. The system appears to be stymied by the very talent that was supposed to drive it forward. Nancy has opted to keep tinkering, hoping his new recruits will magically fit into this system of intricate passing and quick interplay.
The thing with Celtic is that, despite the occasional high-profile upset on the European stage, the team's underlying reality is often far more sobering. And at Hampden Park, where Sunday's Scottish League Cup final awaits, any hope for a change in fortunes seems to be dwindling fast.
Nancy has not been handed a golden opportunity by fate; he needs a trophy to validate his methods and give him credibility with the fans. But if Celtic lose that game, it won't just be Nancy who will face an uphill battle – the entire organization at Parkhead may feel the full weight of doubt for the first time in years.
It's possible that things can turn around; new signings, a tweak to the tactics, or even a brief respite from league commitments might be all that's needed. But if Celtic continue down this path of inconsistency and disorganization, then there are few managers who would not feel the pressure mounting.
The beauty of Scottish football is its capacity for unpredictability – where a team can turn their fortunes around in the space of 45 minutes with enough determination, willpower, and a healthy dose of luck. But against Nancy's Celtic, that may no longer be possible.
...i mean i know teams need to adapt but its not rocket science 
. if martin o neill knows the system and nancy just comes in and changes everything whats wrong with that? 
i think the problem is more with the team than nancy...or maybe hes just getting destroyed by the other teams lol
. It's not just about the manager, it's about finding a rhythm and sticking with it 
. Celtic has such rich history, but right now they feel like they're stuck in neutral 
. Maybe it's time for them to take a step back, breathe, and figure out what made them great in the first place 
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. A trophy would be massive for him, but if that doesn't happen... well, you never know what might happen next 
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. But right now, Celtic's struggling to find any semblance of consistency or rhythm. Can they turn it around? Only time will tell, but for now, I'm not holding my breath 
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. And let's be real, Celtic's squad is stacked with talent 
. Maybe they're still finding their groove, but that's all part of the growth process, right? 
️. It's like the manager is trying to keep tinkering instead of making changes. And honestly, it's starting to feel like a waste of talent 
. The fans are already getting restless, and if Celtic can't deliver, then everyone will be calling for Nancy's head 
. It's gonna be a tough watch, but someone's gotta tell it like it is 
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the squad is so talented but they just can't seem 2 gel as a team...like if u watch some of the games, u see them creating chances but then they just cant finish them off 
i really want to see nancy get that trophy tho, it would be amazing 4 him & celtic to turn things around 
. They need to sort out their squad and stick to a system that works instead of constantly changing it up 
. It's frustrating to watch players who are clearly talented struggling because of the team's setup 
. I don't think he needs some trophy to validate himself, but it would definitely help ease the fans' concerns 
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