Celtic: Does Wilfried Nancy 'know what he's walked in to' amid horror start?

Celtic's Wilfried Nancy has found himself in uncharted waters, and Joe Hart's candid words have sparked concerns among the fans. The former Celtic goalkeeper likened the situation to a "cruise for Roma," highlighting the stark contrast between the team's performance and expectations.

Nancy took the reins as manager just eight days ago, parachuting in from Columbus Crew in MLS without any managerial experience in Europe. This is a far cry from O'Neill's steady leadership, which had Celtic on a seven-win streak with only one loss in his short tenure.

The Frenchman's tactics have been called into question, particularly the decision to switch to an unfamiliar back three against Hearts and name an unchanged team for the Europa League match against Roma. The results have been abysmal, with Celtic suffering two consecutive defeats.

Hart's comments that Nancy needs "the people who appointed him" in his ear have struck a chord among fans, many of whom feel that the new manager is not grasping the magnitude of the task at hand. The upcoming League Cup final against St Mirren will only serve to exacerbate the pressure.

While Nancy maintains that he has seen "good things" from his players and is not concerned about the recent losses, many are skeptical. The lack of urgency in his response has raised eyebrows, particularly given the gravity of the situation.

As one fan noted, "The arrogance of Nancy is unbelievable." Another observer pointed out that O'Neill's work was undone in just two games, and St Mirren will be confident ahead of Sunday's match.

The question on everyone's mind now is: can Nancy right the ship before it's too late? The response from fans has been overwhelmingly negative, with many feeling that the club has broken itself from within. Only time will tell if Nancy can turn things around or if his tenure as Celtic manager becomes a footnote in the club's history.
 
Ugh ๐Ÿ˜ž this is getting real bad fast I feel so sorry for the fans who are going through this... i think nancy needs to step up his game and listen more to the players & coaches, not just wing it like he did against hearts ๐Ÿ™„ those tactics just weren't working out. and honestly, 8 days in? that's way too short to be making these big changes... maybe bring in some experienced coach or advisor to help him get his bearings? at least try to show some urgency & confidence ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
 
I'm lovin' this drama unfolding at Celtic FC ๐Ÿคฃ! It's like Wilfried Nancy took one look at the job and thought, "Hey, I got this!" ๐Ÿ˜‚ Meanwhile, Joe Hart is over here like, "Uh, no, buddy, you're lost at sea"... or in this case, a cruise to Roma ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ. Fans are gettin' restless, and honestly, who can blame 'em? It's like they're stuck on a sinking ship with the captain makin' weird life choices ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ˜‚
 
OMG, I'm literally fuming over this ๐Ÿ˜ก! I mean, Wilfried Nancy coming out of nowhere and thinking he can just cruise through Europe like it's a Sunday stroll ๐Ÿž๏ธ is just laughable! The fact that Joe Hart had to speak up about the "cruise for Roma" thing is, like, pretty clear ๐Ÿ™„. I get it, O'Neill was a solid manager, but you can't expect Wilfried to just waltz in and be the same ๐Ÿ˜’.

And don't even get me started on those two consecutive defeats ๐Ÿšจ! It's like he has no idea what's going on or who he's playing against ๐Ÿ’ฅ. The back three thing? More like "back to basics" am I right ๐Ÿ˜‚? And an unchanged team for the Europa League match? Come on, Wilfried, you need to shake things up a bit ๐Ÿ”ฅ!

But seriously, the lack of urgency from Nancy is giving me all the feels ๐Ÿคฏ. Like, where's the fire in his belly? Where's the passion? It's like he's just going through the motions ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™‚๏ธ. The arrogance comment from one fan? FOR REAL, man! ๐Ÿ˜† And I feel you about O'Neill's work being undone in just two games... that's a pretty big mountain to climb ๐Ÿ”๏ธ.

I'm not giving up on Wilfried yet (yet ๐Ÿ˜…), but I need to see some serious changes ASAP ๐Ÿ”ช. Can he right the ship? Maybe, but it's gonna take a lot more than just "good things" from his players ๐Ÿ’ฏ. Bring. It. On. ๐Ÿ‘Š
 
ugh man i dont think nancy is even tryin anymore ๐Ÿค” he took over just 8 days ago and already its like "oh we're not doin well so lets change everything" ๐Ÿ˜’ no consistency no clear plan, just tryna save face every step of the way...and now we gotta deal with the pressure for the league cup final ๐Ÿ† meanwhile st mirren is gonna be all over us because o'neill's work got undone in like 2 games lol what a mess ๐Ÿ‘€
 
man this guy nancy is gettin some serious heat ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‘€ he went from Columbus Crew to Celtic in like 8 days and now they're losin back to back games it's crazy how much pressure he's put on himself. fans are right to be skeptical, i mean joe hart said somethin about him needin the people who appointed him in his ear lol like what even is that? ๐Ÿคฃ anywayz nancy needs to step up his game and fast or else he'll be outta a job ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
 
I'm getting major vibes that this transfer was a massive risk ๐Ÿ’ฅ and now it's coming back to haunt them ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. I mean, come on, parachute in from MLS with no European experience? That's like throwing a rookie into the deep end ๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ without any prep. And yeah, Hart's words are pretty harsh, but maybe someone needs to shake Nancy out of that managerial fog ๐ŸŒซ๏ธ. The fans deserve better than mediocrity โšฝ๏ธ. Can they turn it around? I hope so for the sake of the club and their loyal supporters ๐Ÿ˜Š.
 
Ugh, this is gonna be a disaster ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ... I mean, how can you drop two games back-to-back like that? The guy's been at the helm for like 8 days and already people are questioning his competence? It's not even like he has any experience in Europe under his belt... just some MLS gig out of nowhere. And now Hart's saying he needs to be reminded by the people who appointed him - classic ๐Ÿ™„, like that's gonna help. The fans are right to be skeptical, and honestly, I'm surprised they don't think this is a total implosion waiting to happen... Celtic's got some big games coming up and if they can't get it together now, it's all over ๐Ÿ’”.
 
๐Ÿค” I'm so sick of these forums and their echo chambers. Like, what's up with everyone just spewing out the same negativity towards Wilfried Nancy? Can't we see that he's trying to adapt to a new league and team after barely eight days on the job? ๐Ÿ™„ It's like some people expect him to know everything from day one.

And honestly, I think Joe Hart is being kinda harsh. The guy just told it like it is - the team's not performing well and that's got fans worried. But instead of having a constructive conversation, we're getting all these "arrogance" accusations thrown around... ๐Ÿ™„ Like, calm down, guys.

The only ones who are really benefiting from this negativity are the armchair experts on here who have zero experience managing a team in Europe. Newsflash: it's not easy! And I'm sure Wilfried Nancy will prove us all wrong with some clever tactics and team management... but until then, let's just calm down and give him some space to figure things out ๐Ÿ˜Š
 
I drew a sad face ๐Ÿค• to represent my thoughts on this situation... Celtic's struggles are a perfect example of how quickly things can go downhill when a new leader takes over without experience in Europe. I think Joe Hart's words hit the nail on the head, though - Wilfried Nancy needs some guidance from those who appointed him.

I sketched out a simple mind map ๐Ÿ“ to visualize the situation:

Celtic
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|-- New Manager (Nancy)
| |
| |-- Poor Tactics
| |-- Unfamiliar Back Three
|
|-- Fans Expecting More
|

The pressure is on, and with the upcoming League Cup final against St Mirren, it's going to be tough for Nancy to turn things around. I'm keeping an eye on this situation to see if he can prove his doubters wrong ๐Ÿค”
 
๐Ÿค” I mean, have you guys seen the numbers on Celtic's recent performances? 2 defeats and they're already under pressure ๐Ÿšจ. I'm not sure what Wilfried's strategy is, but it's gotta be time for a shake-up. Joe Hart might've hit the nail on the head with that "need the people who appointed him" comment ๐Ÿ˜ฌ. It sounds like Nancy is trying to coast after being parachuted in, and it won't cut it at this level of football โšฝ๏ธ. The fact that O'Neill was already getting results just two games in shows how much Celtic needs a fresh perspective ๐Ÿ”„. Can Nancy turn things around? I'm not convinced ๐Ÿ˜. Do we think the club's fans will ever forgive him if they don't see some drastic changes soon? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
idk how much more of this nancy thing we can take lol ๐Ÿคฏ he took over just 8 days ago and already everyone's on him about tactics & performance? i get it, results aren't great but come on, fans need to chill out a bit...nancy's got some big shoes to fill after o'Neill's success ๐ŸฅŠ that's all i'm saying
 
๐Ÿค” I feel like some fans are being pretty harsh on Wilfried Nancy, you know? He's only been in the job for 8 days and they're already questioning his tactics and experience. ๐Ÿ™„ I mean, sure, Celtic has had a rough patch, but can't we give him some time to figure things out? ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ

I think Hart's comments might be a bit unfair, though. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ Nancy did get parachuted in from MLS without any experience in Europe, so it's not like he went into the job blindfolded. ๐Ÿ˜… And yeah, his tactics have been called into question, but you can't expect someone to come in and change everything overnight. ๐Ÿ”™

I'm curious to see how Nancy responds to all this pressure, though. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Will he listen to the fans and make some changes, or will he stick to his guns? ๐Ÿš€ Either way, I think it's going to be a wild ride at Celtic Park next Sunday against St Mirren! ๐ŸŸ๏ธ
 
Wow ๐Ÿ˜ฎ, this is getting ugly fast โšฝ๏ธ! The fact that the team was on a seven-win streak and then tanked under new management is already bad enough, but when you add Joe Hart calling out Wilfried Nancy like that ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ, it's a red flag ๐Ÿ””. I mean, I get why fans are skeptical, but Nancy saying he hasn't seen "good things" from his players seems kinda...out of touch ๐Ÿ˜’. The pressure is on for the League Cup final against St Mirren, and if they lose that one, it's gonna be a long road to recovery โ›ฐ๏ธ...Interesting
 
man this is like when u get new shoes but they dont fit rite u put them on thinking its gonna be comfy but after a wile u realize its still not good enough ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. nancy got the job without experience and u can see it now he's trying 2 do things that didnt work before ๐Ÿ‘Š. fans r feeling like they cant trust him yet, an8n8r me, we need 2 see what he brings 2 the table b4 we write him off ๐Ÿค”. its not just about winning or losing its about learnin from ur mistakes an movin forward ๐Ÿ’ก.
 
๐Ÿค” I'm not surprised to see fans panicking after just two games under new management. It's like, come on guys, don't expect the team to magically transform overnight! ๐Ÿ™„ Wilfried Nancy was brought in with huge expectations and an uphill task at hand โ€“ rebuild a team that had momentum under O'Neill. The fact that Celtic were getting thrashed 3-0 by Hearts is pretty alarming. ๐Ÿšจ It's great that Joe Hart's comments are having a ripple effect, but the pressure on Nancy needs to be managed better.

I think it's also interesting how quickly fans are turning on him. Are we forgetting that he's still in his first game as manager? The thing is, if I'm being honest, I don't see what all the fuss is about. Celtic were playing some decent footy under O'Neill and now they're struggling to keep up? It's not like this is a catastrophic collapse of the entire club... yet! ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
 
omg what is going on at celtic ๐Ÿคฏ nancy was supposed to be a savior but now fans are losing hope he got in just 8 days ago and already the team is getting thrashed i mean o neill did it in like 2 games so why does everyone expect him to fix everything overnight? ๐Ÿ™„ hart's comments are on point tho maybe nancy needs some feedback from his board of directors or whoever appointed him ๐Ÿค” can nancy really turn things around? i'm not sure but one thing for sure is that celtic fans deserve better than this ๐Ÿ˜
 
๐Ÿค” I'm not surprised to see the fans losing faith in Wilfried Nancy so quickly... He went from no experience in Europe to taking the reins of a massive team like Celtic! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ That's gotta be tough, and it's normal for people to doubt his abilities right now. ๐Ÿ™„ The fact that he's still sticking to his guns despite the losses is worrying, though - sometimes you need to take a step back and reassess your strategy.

I think it's also fair to say that fans are expecting more from Nancy than just "good things" from his players... They're looking for a spark, a solution to the problems that have been plaguing Celtic lately. ๐Ÿšจ If he can't deliver that in a big game like the League Cup final against St Mirren, it might be tough for him to turn things around.

Let's not forget, though, that every manager has their ups and downs... Even O'Neill had his share of struggles before Celtic started winning big. So, I'm not completely ruling out Nancy's ability to right the ship! ๐ŸŒŸ But if he can't get it together soon, I think some fans might start to call for a change... ๐Ÿ’”
 
I'm not surprised by the team's poor performance under Nancy... I mean, he did come out of nowhere and wasn't exactly expected to do well, was he? ๐Ÿ˜ The fans are entitled to be skeptical, especially with O'Neill's record at Celtic still looking pretty decent. It's gonna be tough for Nancy to live up to those expectations. ๐Ÿค” The Europa League match against Roma was a disaster, but I'm not sure if switching back to 4-4-2 is the answer. Still, I do feel bad for the players - they seem like a talented bunch. Let's see how the team responds in the League Cup final... maybe that'll be a turning point? โšฝ๏ธ
 
omg this guy wilfried nancy is literally in trouble ๐Ÿคฏ i mean, coming out of nowhere to manage celtic without any european experience? that's like barry benson taking over washington in the new martian movies lol ๐Ÿ˜‚ joe hart's comments are spot on though, someone needs to get into nancy's ear and tell him what's really going on. it's like he's sleepwalking through these games ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ and those fans are not having it. i feel for them, they've got high expectations and this is just too much to handle ๐Ÿ˜ฉ can nancy turn it around? i'm skeptical but hey, stranger things have happened ๐Ÿ’ซ
 
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