Nancy says Celtic will attack but also be 'disgusting' to play against
Nancy will be in the Celtic dugout for the first time in the top-of-the-table clash with Hearts on Sunday.
news.stv.tvHere’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage.
- Wilfried Nancy’s status at Celtic has been highly eventful, with reports in early January 2026 indicating he was dismissed as Celtic manager after a run of defeats. This suggests a significant leadership change at Celtic in that period.[2]
- There were associated discussions and media coverage around his public appearances and communications in the lead-up to and following his departure, including post-match press conferences and comments about the team’s performance.[4][5][6]
- Several outlets in late 2025 and early 2026 framed Nancy’s tenure as tumultuous, with ongoing debate among fans and pundits about his approach and the club’s direction during his time in charge.[3][6][8]
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- Timeline summary: appointed December 2025 → first weeks heavily scrutinized → January 2026 sacking after eight games → subsequent media coverage and speculation about successors.[2][4]
If you’d like, I can compile a short, cited timeline or pull direct excerpts from specific articles to give you precisely dated milestones. Would you prefer a focused timeline or a concise briefing with links?
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- Celtic sacking and eight-game tenure:[2]
- Media coverage and press conference notes:[5][6][4]
- Additional commentary and coverage:[8][3]