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I wrote an article after the Premier Sports League Cup final defeat to St Mirren focusing on Wilfried Nancy and how his appointment has been an unmitigated disaster so far for Celtic… I bemoaned the timing of his arrival, throwing him into the fray ahead of three of the most important games this season.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 16

Wilfried Nancy Media Conference ahead of Celtic trip to Tannadice

The show must go on and Wilfried Nancy faced the mainstream media this afternoon after Johnny Kenny had his turn in the media room at Lennoxtown… The Celtic manager spent most of his conference picking over the bones of the three defeats in a week to Hearts, Roma and St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup Final at the weekend.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 16

16th December – Five Memorable Celtic Moments on this Day

Five memorable Celtic moments, with a nod to the late Celtic Historian and Celtic Star legend David Potter, on this day starting on 16 December 1892… ONE – SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER 1892 – Celtic have rare visitors in the 7th King’s Royal Volunteers for today’s Scottish Cup tie.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 16

Dundee United v Celtic – Change tactics or we’ll lose again

Change tactics and we have a decent chance of winning at Tannadice, if not then I have no confidence whatsoever in our team getting anything against Dundee United….

Wilfried Nancy News / The Celtic Star / December 16

We are going nowhere and will win nothing with Nancy in charge

When the more critical and pessimistic element of our supporters constantly talk our chances down, I like to remain upbeat, and more often than not my optimism is justified with our recent success rate a testament to that.

Auston Trusty News / The Celtic Star / December 16

'This past week has been something to forget,' Auston Trusty tells The Celtic Star

Auston Trusty spoke to The Celtic Star following Celtic’s 3-1 defeat to St Mirren in the Premier Sports League Cup final on Sunday… The American defender acknowledged that the heavy 3-1 loss to St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup, which extended Wilfried Nancy’s winless start to three matches, hit the under-pressure Frenchman hard.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 16

'We’ve got nothing to fear,' Jim Goodwin tells Dundee United ahead of Celtic’s visit

Jim Goodwin believes his Dundee United players should approach their upcoming Scottish Premiership clash with Celtic in a confident mood as the sides prepare

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 16

Bring him back – Martin O’Neill willing to consider a third spell as Celtic manager

The former Hoops boss – who enjoyed an impressive run of results during a short-term stint as interim manager between October and December – insists his enthusiasm and drive remain undiminished compared to many of his peers.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 16

Martin O’Neill was open to continuing in charge of Celtic

The veteran manager was speaking on talkSPORT a day after Celtic’s 3-1 loss to St Mirren in the Premier Sports League Cup final. With Wilfried Nancy suffering

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 15

Wilfried Nancy and doomsday scenario we prayed wouldn’t happen

Where do we even start? Yesterday completed the doomsday scenario we all prayed wouldn’t happen the day Celtic announced Wilfried Nancy as our new manager…

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 15

'We don’t have much time to sulk. We have another game in three days,' Liam Scales

Liam Scales spoke to The Celtic Star following Celtic’s 3-1 defeat to St Mirren in the Premier Sports League Cup final yesterday afternoon… St Mirren produced

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 15

35 years since Celtic last lost both cup finals in calendar year before yesterday

The cups have always brought great cheer for Celtic. Before yesterday, it was 35 years since the Celts last lost the Scottish Cup Final and League Cup Final in the same calendar year.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 15

'We did a kind of ping-pong. We had the ball, we lost the ball,' Wilfried Nancy

Wilfried Nancy spoke to the mainstream media after Celtic suffered a 3-1 defeat to St Mirren in the Premier Sports League Cup final yesterday afternoon.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 15

Brendan Rodgers and John Kennedy set for lucrative move after Celtic resignations

Former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers looks set to seal a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia. The 52-year-old is reportedly close to agreeing a move to Al Qadsiah, which would take the Irishman to the Saudi Pro League.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 15

Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Gleniffer Braes Doggers FC v Celtic

THE FRIENDLY GHOST – 5.5/10 – Not a lot for Kasper to do with their goals – exposed by lack of defensive cover as two virtually-free headers beat him, followed by an alarming breakaway third where our defence exhibited the resilience of Bonnie Blue’s kecks.

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 15

A Low Ebb: Worst Feeling Around The Club Since Covid

Some time ago, I wrote an article titled ‘The Celtic Malaise’, which spoke of the declining atmosphere at Celtic games, how some fans were becoming accustomed to domestic success against poor competition, and feeling a sense of hopelessness in Europe.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 14

Team’s Up – Robinson names St Mirren team for Cup Final

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson has named his starting XI for this afternoon’s Premier Sports Cup Final against Celtic. The Irishman’s team have shown

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 14

Predicted Celtic Team for today’s Cup Final at Hampden

Wilfried Nancy made some changes for last weekend’s top of the table clash with Hearts at Celtic Park and despite the defeat the Frenchman went with the same starting XI against Roma in the Europa League on Thursday night.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 14

Stephen Robinson and Marcus Fraser up for the cup

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson has built a decent team which invariably achieves a top six finish, clearly punching above their weight in terms of finances available in comparison to the likes of Aberdeen and Hearts who have missed out in recent seasons while Robinson has successfully achieved his primary target.