The SPFL has agreed with Wilfried Nancy to advise Rangers fans that the chant in particular is against the rules of football.
Celtic taking ‘incredible risk’ out of Rangers playbook as Hoops sent Ibrox warning over prime next manager candidate
Celtic were in Scottish Premiership action over the weekend and picked up a win
Celtic won 1-0 away at St Mirren over the weekend, with captain Callum McGregor scoring a late goal for the Hoops against the Buddies. The Glasgow giants had to be patient in the game before striking deep into stoppage time to secure a useful win.
Martin O’Neill remains in caretaker charge at Parkhead and his team are sat in second place in the Scottish Premiership table behind Hearts. They are back in action on Thursday in the Europa League with an away trip to Holland to play Feyenoord lying in wait.
Celtic Football Club is considering Wilfried Nancy as a potential manager, but some fans are warning that hiring him might be a risk. Nancy, the current Columbus Crew boss, has a winning track record, having led his team to several championships, including the MLS Cup and Leagues Cup. However, his lack of experience in European football and the Scottish Premiership is raising concerns ¹ ².
A former Celtic player, Kenny Miller, expressed doubts about Nancy’s suitability for the job, citing his limited experience and unfamiliarity with the Scottish league. Another voice of caution is Charlie Mulgrew, who warned that managing Celtic is a “completely different level” and Nancy will face intense pressure ² ³.
The controversy surrounding Nancy’s potential appointment has been further complicated by a racist attack on social media by a Rangers fan, who made derogatory comments about Nancy’s skin color. The incident has sparked outrage and highlights the challenges Nancy may face as a black manager in Scottish football ⁴.
Celtic has not made any official announcement about Nancy’s appointment, and the search for a new manager continues. The club’s interim managers, Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney, will remain in charge until the recruitment process is complete
The Celtic manager search has taken another intriguing turn. Three weeks on from Brendan Rodgers’ departure, the club’s hunt for a permanent successor is edging towards a conclusion, with respected journalist Stephen McGowan now firmly pointing to Wilfried Nancy as the likely appointment.
Speaking on Graham Spiers’ podcast on Sunday evening, McGowan said: “As far as I’m led to believe, the new coach will be Wilfried Nancy unless something has happened to undermine that.” It is the clearest indication yet that the Columbus Crew boss is the man Celtic want to lead the team, following the initial flurry of reports.
Supporters have been asking why the delay continues. On Sunday night, Andrew Smith of Celtic Underground shared what he had been told about the holdup, and it paints a potentially revealing picture. “So I don’t think Martin [O’Neill] has any desire to be there one second longer than is necessary.
“And what we’ve heard is that once it tips into December the 1st, if you notice that Columbus Crew have said that their general manager has said there’s been no contact with Celtic, because apparently on December the 1st, who knows if this is true, the compensation package for Wilfried Nancy drops, and drops a quantum.”
