League is still winnable, but only if Nancy goes this week

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·5 January 2026

League is still winnable, but only if Nancy goes this week

Celtic can still win the league this season but only if Nancy is relieved of his duties this week…

03.01.2026 Celtic v Rangers, SPFL Premiership. Wilfried Nancy and Kwame Ampadu. Photo : Kenny Ramsay

Most supporters have written off our title chances, and it’s not hard to agree given the current state of affairs on and off the park.

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For me however, I still firmly believe that we can retain our title and clinch five in a row, but only if Wilfried Nancy is relieved of his duties, and the sooner the better.

Hearts are now firmly in the driving seat, being six points clear, but tougher challenges lie ahead when it comes time for the business end of the season. The Jambos may boast a talented team, but they lack the experience of winning titles, something that could harm their chances of glory. There are plenty of tough challenges ahead for them this season and the top three plus Motherwell and Hibs will all take points off each other.

Brendan Rodgers of Celtic Crvena zvezda v Celtic, UEFA Europa League, Football, Rajko Mitic Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia – 24 September 2025 Belgrade Rajko Mitic Stadium Serbia Photo Nikola Krstic Shutterstock

TheRangers chances have also been rejuvenated after winning at Celtic Park, but despite beating the champions and the wild celebrations and bravado that followed, they also have a lot of work to do, and are far from what you would describe as a good side. And much like the Jambos, they lack the required experience in winning titles.

Celtic despite our current woes have the required experience and ability to get over the line, but only if they bin the naive Frenchman and replace him with a half decent coach. We saw the impact Martin O’Neill had when he steadied the ship when placed in interim charge after the departure of Brendan Rodgers, who warned the Celtic Board about the need to strengthen and was chased out the door for doing so.

Celtic v Falkirk 29.10.2025 Scottish Premiership. Martin O’Neill, Shaun Maloney, Gavin Strachan and Mark Fotheringham Photo Kenny Ramsay IMAGO

Martin O’Neill’s success wasn’t exactly down to a tactical masterclass. Play to your strengths, ie utilise players in the right positions, give them confidence and reap the rewards. Remain solid as possible defensively and look to score goals by putting teams under pressure in the attacking areas. It’s that simple. Nancy is too focused on the latter while totally sacrificing the former and that’s why we will never win the league – or anything else – with him in charge.

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy reacts during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and theRangers at Celtic Park on January 03, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

With Nancy in charge it’s anything but clear cut, and with Luke McCowan’s comments regarding the manager, it’s obvious that the players are just as bemused with his approach to the game as the supporters.

Do our custodians want to win the league and the prestige and financial gains on offer ie the Champions League group stages? Well if they do, it’s easy, get shot of Nancy and bring in someone half decent and we can win this league. If Nancy stays we can forget all about winning anything.

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