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Celtic May Have Finally Appointed a Duff Manager

Celtic might just have done it. They may finally have appointed their very own Russell Martin. Wilfried Nancy’s bizarre admission that winning or losing does not matter has sparked outrage across their fanbase and laughter across Glasgow. Celtic’s disgrace once again shows the seismic gulf to Rangers. Celtic supporters cannot believe what they heard, while Rangers fans are watching in delight. This kind of chaos across the city is rare, and it feels like Celtic have gifted Rangers an opening. Rangers have every chance of turning this to their advantage if Danny Rohl keeps his squad focused and motivated.

Nancy’s Russell Martin Moment

Nancy’s words were extraordinary. In the aftermath of Celtic’s defeat to Hearts, he claimed that performance was more important than the result. Raging Celtic fan already concedes the title to Rangers. That comment alone has caused complete meltdown among the Celtic support. They are used to winning and demanding success, not hearing a manager talk about pretty football over points. The moment he said it, the comparisons with Russell Martin began instantly.

Celtic fans took to social media calling the statement “embarrassing,” while others demanded he be sacked on the spot. Rangers working on a major striker change. The fury has been intense, and rightly so. For a club that prides itself on trophies, this kind of talk feels alien. Even neutral supporters have mocked the logic of prioritising performance in a results-driven league. It was pure Martin — and pure disaster.

Rangers Fans Say Keep Him

Rangers fans, of course, are loving every second. This is the kind of circus you usually see at Ibrox, not Celtic Park. The Guardian’s analysis captured how familiar this script feels after Martin’s failed experiment. Supporters of the blue half of Glasgow are openly pleading for Celtic to keep him. Why? Because Nancy’s approach looks like a gift. His words suggest he does not fully understand what managing in Glasgow means. Rangers have every chance to thrive while Celtic implode under a man who sounds more like a philosopher than a winner.

Danny Rohl will surely watch this with quiet amusement. He knows results define managers at Rangers, not ideas or pretty patterns. Reuters’ report on Nancy’s appointment underlined Celtic’s ambition to change their style, but it already looks naïve. That focus could be what turns the tide. The Scottish Sun’s coverage showed fans’ fury and pundits’ disbelief. Celtic’s instability under Nancy contrasts sharply with Rohl’s drive to rebuild Rangers properly. If Rohl can maintain discipline and momentum, he can turn Celtic’s crisis into Rangers’ opportunity.

Celtic’s Chaos Is Rangers’ Advantage

Celtic have walked into a storm of their own making. They have chosen ideals over victories, and now their fans are rebelling. Rangers have every chance to capitalise on that weakness and finally take control again.