Nancy rues lack of time after 'beautiful' 33-day Celtic spell
Wilfried Nancy says his 33-day tenure as Celtic manager was a "beautiful experience" but contends it's a "no brainer" to say that he didn't get long enough to impose his way of doings things at the club. The Frenchman, who had a record of two wins and six defeats - including the League Cup final - also claims some players struggled to adjust to his style. Nancy, back living in the United States, where he enjoyed success with MLS club Columbus Crew, has discussed his time in Scotland publicly for the first time since leaving in January.
Speaking on the Training Ground Guru podcast, , external the 49-year-old has conceded that the timing of his move was a mistake. He took charge at the start of December, replacing Martin O'Neill, who had been in temporary charge after Brendan Rodgers' departure in October. "On refection, when I went there it was not a good moment," Nancy said.
"I knew it could be difficult regarding the schedule and injuries, so that's why I put everything into perspective. Obviously I didn't have enough time to do things the way I do things, but I have no bad words about my time. How Nancy's calamitous 33-day reign unfolded at Celtic "It was a beautiful experience.
I do my job with passion and I look for players with passion and this club the fans and the city we feel it, it's been amazing for that. Obviously, things could have been better, but life is about moments. " During his wretched spell in charge, his only wins came against bottom-six sides Aberdeen and Livingston.
Defeats included that League Cup final against St Mirren and Scottish Premiership games with Hearts, Dundee United, Motherwell and Rangers. Celtic also lost at home to Roma in the Europa League during his tenure. Nancy was sacked in the aftermath of a 3-1 home defeat by Rangers and replaced with the interim manager he had taken over from - O'Neill.