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One positive to take from Thursday night’s thumping by Roma was the performance of Kelechi Iheanacho, who made his long awaited comeback as a second half substitute.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 13

'We need to buy in, it’s non-negotiable,' Celtic star on Nancy’s tactical approach

Speaking to the mainstream media at Hampden on Friday, McCowan reflected on the challenges of adapting to a new 3-4-2-1 shape introduced by the Frenchman.

Wilfried Nancy News / The Celtic Star / December 13

St Mirren v Celtic – Premier Sports Cup Final, Nancy holds constructive talks

Wilfried Nancy revealed he held constructive talks with his Celtic squad following Thursday night’s Europa League setback against Roma… The visitors proved too strong at Celtic Park, with Evan Ferguson scoring twice and an own-goal from Liam Scales compounding the Hoops’ misery in a 3-0 loss.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 13

St Mirren v Celtic – Premier Sports Cup Final scoreline predictions

The Celtic Star writers have delivered their verdict for tomorrow’s Premier Sports League Cup final against St Mirren at Hampden Park… After suffering consecutive home losses to Hearts and Roma, the Celtic boss will be aiming to mark the occasion by claiming both his first victory and his first piece of silverware for the club.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 13

'We’re trying our best to implement the style he wants,' Luke McCowan

Luke McCowan spoke to the mainstream media ahead of Sunday’s Premier Sports League Cup final against St Mirren. Here is everything that was said… Q: Can you sum up what this period has been like with these three massive games in a week with the new manager and the small matter of a cup final at the end of all?

Viljami Sinisalo News / The Celtic Star / December 12

Premier Sports Cup Final – Time for Sinisalo to take the gloves

Is it time for Sinisalo to start for Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup Final against St Mirren at Hampden Park on Sunday afternoon? I reckon it is… Kasper

Wilfried Nancy News / The Celtic Star / December 12

'This is the standard that we want in terms of the intensity,' Wilfried Nancy

Games are coming thick and fast for the new Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy and so far unfortunately so are defeats. That has to change at Hampden on Sunday

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 12

On this Day, 1995 – The Maestro, Paul McStay’s Testimonial

In music, the term Maestro is one of the greatest honours that can bestowed on someone. It indicates that that the performer is something akin to a genius.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 12

Celtic Board must meet Green Brigade to resolve disputes

Celtic’s Europa League hopes hang in the balance after going down 3-0 at home to Roma last night, and to be quite honest I wasn’t surprised by the result in the slightest… In our Celtic Star staff writers predictions I went for a 2-0 win to Roma, and I genuinely felt I was being kind with that one.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 12

Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Celtic v Romulus & Remus

THE FRIENDLY GHOST – 6.5/10 – Well, Kasper can play with his feet – if there’s one thing we tested thoroughly last night it was that. With only a couple of errors under pressure he put the majority of the outfield to shame, also remembering to throw in some goalkeeper stuff and pulling off some fine saves.

Wilfried Nancy News / The Celtic Star / December 12

'We’re struggling a bit in this situation, but it was a difficult night,' Wilfried Nancy

Celtic Manager Wilfried Nancy has admitted Roma’s comfortable 3-0 Europa League victory at Celtic Park was a ‘difficult’ night for himself and the players… Celtic’s troubled campaign hit another setback on Thursday night as they were soundly beaten 3–0 by Roma in their Europa League clash.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 12

Celtic 0-3 Roma – 'It breaks my heart to see it,' Joe Hart

An emotional Joe Hart confessed he is devastated by Celtic’s current situation, saying Celtic Park felt stripped of its usual spark during the Europa League loss to Roma… New manager Wilfried Nancy entered the record books for the wrong reasons, becoming the first Hoops boss to suffer defeats in his opening two matches.

Gian Piero Gasperini News / The Celtic Star / December 12

Gian Piero Gasperini on Roma’s 3-0 victory at Celtic Park

Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini gave his verdict following his side’s comfortable 3-0 victory over Celtic last night in the Europa League… The Italian giants now just sit outside the top eight in the Europa League on 12 points with two matches to play and will be contenders for winning this competition in the second half of the season.

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Wilfried Nancy News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Team’s Up – Nancy names same Celtic team for Roma clash

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy has named his team for this evening’s Europa League clash with AS Roma. The Italians beat Rangers at Ibrox earlier this season and will be looking to do the double in Glasgow.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Celtic v Roma: Team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch

Celtic will leapfrog Roma in the Europa League standings with a victory this evening’s eagerly awaited match Celtic Park. Last time out Celtic got the better of Feyenoord at their iconic De Kuip stadium with Martin O’Neill doing his bit to put three points on the board to add to the four collected under Brendan Rodgers.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 11