Shay Given has "unreservedly" apologised for describing Wilfried Nancy’s brief time as Celtic manager as an "absolute Holocaust" on live television. Given took to his personal X account to issue a statement regarding the language. Another said: "Shay Given just said that Wilfried Nancy had a 'Holocaust' of a week when he took the job. They wrote: "Shay Given just apologise and withdraw what he said and just own it. A dominant display seemingly banished concerns there might be lasting damage from Wilfried Nancy’s brief but torrid tenure.

Source: BBC January 11, 2026 01:51 UTC