To feel the heat is a given for any Old Firm manager, and Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy is experiencing a cauldron of emotions as derby day arrives. Consequently, Nancy is under enormous pressure before Saturday's match against Rangers, not least from his own club's supporters. Celtic are three points behind leaders Hearts, while Rangers would join Nancy's side on 38 points with a win at Parkhead. In a remarkable media conference before his first big derby, Nancy launched into a passionate defence of himself and his team. "The reality is, before I came, I knew if I didn't win games, I was going to be in trouble.

Source: BBC January 03, 2026 13:30 UTC