Celtic rumours 2

20 Nov 2025 09:28:06
Columbus crew's sporting director has come out and said that they have not been approached by Celtic to speak with Nancy.

17 Nov 2025 21:54:42
Confirmed martin and shaun in dug out at St mirren, agm on Fri will they announce the new guy.

18 Nov 2025 01:08:03
I'm guessing that they will announce Nancy on Thursday and he will be in the stand on Saturday.

18 Nov 2025 12:35:00
You guessed it was Keane a few days ago😂.

18 Nov 2025 16:02:07
I thought there was a big chance, Nancy isn't confirmed and just remember what happened with Howe.

18 Nov 2025 18:12:02
So total guesses all round👍you going for a hatrick?

20 Nov 2025 21:09:36
North 18Q
Isn't it all guessing until it's official, is it not?
I felt that the board would make an announcement before the agm to try and get the fans onside.
With Columbus stating that we haven't made contact, maybe our board leaked a name to get the fans worried and will then hire someone who they really want.


Right now we have as much chance getting Keane as we do anyone else until it's official
I guess though according to you, no one is allowed to guess what's going to happen.

20 Nov 2025 22:55:22
Yes.

You take it too extremes by throwing a guess out every other day as if you are in the know not just on who the manager will be but also which game he will be in the crowd.

Don't believe what you read in the papers.

Silly nonsense.

21 Nov 2025 08:37:16
"Throwing a guess every other day"? I mentioned 1 name and when I thought it would be announced.
If that annoys you, don't read it and pass it by.
Oh and I haven't read a "paper" in years.

21 Nov 2025 14:18:24
Can you not count.

Keane and Nancy is two names within three days.

21 Nov 2025 17:39:41
Stay aff the grape juice.

15 Nov 2025 12:34:41
American journalist saying we have not made contact with Nancy's club.

15 Nov 2025 15:55:21
Heard he's been given permission to speak with us. Surely must be more to it and both sides have interest. The more I have looked into Wilfred the more exciting an appointment this could become I feel.

15 Nov 2025 16:03:39
Not feeling good about this 1.

15 Nov 2025 19:02:23
Praise the lord…. Why would we want to?

14 Nov 2025 17:17:27
I'm reading that Nancy is going to be our Manager.

If that's the case I reckon it had to be today or over the weekend.
W. Nancy needs time to prepare for the St. Mirren match and I will back him or the next Celtic Manager 100%.

14 Nov 2025 18:42:06
Can't say I'm particularly thrilled by it. Half of me fears the worst for the league this season, the other half of me is hopeful we will blow teams away. Tactics will be a culture shock and have it's teething problems which we can't afford.

A bold move but hopefully the board back this move with a load of players to suit his system of playing in January. He will get my backing as does any other manager hopefully he silences the doubters quickly.

14 Nov 2025 20:19:53
Surprised out board never took the cheap option.

14 Nov 2025 20:21:18
The Celtic supporters will back the next manager, whoever it is.

The question is, will the board?

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14 Nov 2025 23:52:53
Not a chance Pedro.

Nancy is a novice.

Not backing him or the despot that selects him.

15 Nov 2025 07:29:09
Best to give up your ticket then presuming you've got one, plenty on the waiting list.

15 Nov 2025 10:29:41
What?

I'll make my own choices thank you.

Not backing this despot picking a novice.

You can support DD and his poor choices… not for me. This will be as bad as appointing NL after Hearts cup final.

15 Nov 2025 10:44:42
Why should anyone back him most of us wanted a coach with European experience and a proven reputation this just proves that Desmond doesn't care about any progression within the football club we will be downsizing if it goes well fair enough but most of us fans wanted much more from this appointment and have the right to say we won't back him or Aernt happy and that is perfectly fine if u choose to back him be my guest I'm hoping this appointment if it happens brings more protests and makes the fans understand that the people in charge don't care on our opinions or how we want the club brought forward to be in line with most clubs in the world were there is a footballing structure in place and it's not just jobs for the boys as this looks like tisdales mate getting a job without anyone else being interviewed.

15 Nov 2025 15:23:11
No board lover but Al be fecked if they drive me from supporting the team and going to games.

15 Nov 2025 16:09:36
I don't get any Celtic supporter not backing whoever gets the job? I understand having reservations or being underwhelmed however more I look into him I'm quite excited and hopeful. However to reiterate my previous point, I don't understand how any supporter actually state that they will not support a new manager them I'm confused as to what they are actually doing? To come and here and state I find ridiculous.

Suppose they will have more time to go shopping!

15 Nov 2025 19:05:11
Kwaj,

Grim response.

Lets hope we aim higher than a novice….

16 Nov 2025 14:07:58
He isn't as much a novice as he has managed 2 teams so far. He is French and played in France for his playing career so he isn't that much a novice for Europe other than not managing a European team.

I for one will give him the benefit of doubt. We as a country sit 39th in the world league in football USA sit I am sure 9th? so we have no right to turn our noses up at not managing in Europe.

{Ed007's Note - Nancy played in the lower leagues of France for amateur & semi-professional clubs.}

17 Nov 2025 03:37:09
What does it matter where he played his football or at what level.
Yes it's a risk but every manager going to any team is a risk.

17 Nov 2025 15:18:48
I would like to add he wouldn't be my first or even 2nd choice given the names that have been mentioned, But I will give him the benefit of the doubt. At least it's no one getting the job in the shower room.

14 Nov 2025 15:59:13
Conflicting stories

One says Nancy "ON Brink" of Celtic job

The other says DD has asked Martin to stay on a bit longer

Does ANYONE know what is going on.

14 Nov 2025 16:10:33
I reckon Martin to be our Manager against St. Mirren because Nancy would've been announced by now.

14 Nov 2025 16:18:34
Tim,
I would guess that MON will stay on 👍.

14 Nov 2025 17:23:30
I guess It's up to the despotic one. He does want he wants. We don't appear to have a functioning CEO or even a board to try and rein this guy in.

DD has held Celtic back massively with horrendous decisions on the football front over the years. Surely he isn't going to appoint a novice with no track record of managing in a serious league. He managed to win one league 2 years ago in a toy town set up.

I can't believe we are thinking about appointing a novice who at 48 has no real experience of operating in a serious league let alone a track record of success.

This is surely a wind up….

14 Nov 2025 17:24:00
Looks like Nancy is coming in, I'm kinda disappointed but will give him my full backing.

14 Nov 2025 17:47:18
If he gets the job there should be protests serious questions need to be asked about this he should be nowhere near the job and if this is Tisdales handy work he should've been given his notice with Rodgers we need a proven coach and leader this is not good enough from the board if he is installed as manager shows no forward thinking and no ambition.

14 Nov 2025 18:31:06
Celtic- Frank : did you have the same reaction when we brought in Ange?
I know Ange had managed club and countries, but don't shoot the guy down before he's even in the door.
Kenny Miller on SSB last night said his team played Nancy team, Nancy team was 5-1 up after 46 min and they were outstanding but it needed up 5-4 and that he is a Hybrid version of Ange and BR.

{Ed007's Note - So we're trusting Kenny Miller's judgement now? Go and see what @Montreal_Celtic on X has to say about him and he's watched his teams for years.}

14 Nov 2025 19:17:54
Ange had experience and I actually said at the time this could be a great appointment or an absolute disaster I'm sticking to my guns with this one if we can pay compensation for him we could have for a better manager with more experience in Europe that's what we need and board have failed again if this guy gets absolutely battered in Europe and we don't win the league and fail to qualify next year there will be absolute riots at Parkhead we needed more from the board and a vastly superior and more experienced appointment in the current situation we are in no forward planning by board at all.

14 Nov 2025 22:06:49
Tisdale will get this attributed to him so if it goes tits up, Desmond can wash his hands of his own involvement.

14 Nov 2025 23:56:36
This is the despots call…. Nothing to do with tidsdale.


This has to be a wind up.

Nancy wouldn't be qualified to manage Stranraer.

14 Nov 2025 23:57:41
Thanks Ed - I was only posting what Miller said, I looked up the guy on X as you said, he's talented but should be on a long list of candidates, however he thinks there's plenty people out there with better credentials according to him.

13 Nov 2025 23:17:10
Is this a plausible scenario, CFC board conduct interviews in London, decide no one is suitable. Give the gig to MON and Maloney, six months down the line MON retires because he's too old and Maloney get the managers job.

Just a long way round to get to the position they had planned all along. Just a thought but not outwith the realms of possibility for this lot.

{Ed007's Note - There was no interviews in London.

14 Nov 2025 01:02:57
Where did this story of interviews in London come from, some guy at sly news?
We all know that doesn't happen, DD or possibly his boy will give there choice a call and that will be it.

14 Nov 2025 08:00:46
Out of curiosity (and ignorance) how does the process work, bearing in mind how cynical I am of everything and anything this board does.

14 Nov 2025 09:08:27
The sun printed something about interviews in London.

14 Nov 2025 16:52:24
I believe the board give themselves 6 months after the manager leaves to come up with a short list of suitable replacements.

The next step is to put the names into a tombola and draw one out. They then check with Desmond that it is ok to phone them, after which they draw straws to see who makes the call.

They then schedule an interview with the candidate. If the candidate is interested they give them three months to sign a contract. If they sign it we have a manager, if not it's back to the tombola.

12 Nov 2025 16:55:21
Stevie Clarke being linked now by the club mouthpiece blogger 67 hail hail.

This would be a horrendous appointment and the style of football would clear the stadium. If this happens it is further proof of how inept the board are. 🤔.

12 Nov 2025 17:28:53
100% Weejoe,

I don't think that Steve Clarke has the ability to coach a Celtic team to play the Celtic way.

It's a non starter for me and I'm sure when he was the manager at Kilmarnock he distanced himself from ever managing Celtic or SEVCO.


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12 Nov 2025 18:32:13
I'd throw myself off nearest cliff if this happened.

12 Nov 2025 18:44:26
Clarke himself has mentioned in the past that he would never take the Celtic job due to all the Sh**e that goes with it and he mentioned that he wouldn't put his family through it.
The story originated by Fat Swally on that so called radio station he hosts.
It's never going to happen.

12 Nov 2025 19:41:56
He'd be a disaster. I can't believe we are linked with Nancy either. I'd take Clark before this guy.

But given the mess we are in and the shocking recruitment over the years, I guess anything is possible.

Probably struggle to get a decent manager to join us the way we operate.

I'm not commenting again on this subject as I find it quite surreal.

12 Nov 2025 19:57:40
If 67 hail hail are reporting it then we don't have to worry.

12 Nov 2025 15:49:53
Wander if Lennon miller rumour true, his position isn't an immediate concern so surely we need option if we take on loan, we develope and help a homesick player I'm no sure about that.

12 Nov 2025 16:36:14
How pathetic would that be unless he didn't want to come to Celtic.
Allowing a young Scottish player to go abroad and then bring him back on a loan deal only a handful of months later.

12 Nov 2025 18:33:02
I'd be good with it if there's an option to buy but no way if not.

12 Nov 2025 18:44:57
Another made up SMSM rubbish.

11 Nov 2025 22:49:33
Suspended betting on the new Celtic manager, with Nancy being the front runner.

If he is our new manager, it is a big gamble and he is coming into a divided club, which will make things hard for the new manager.

12 Nov 2025 06:04:50
Don't know much about him, wouldn't be on my list but what do I know? Whoever it is to be will support. Underwhelmed if its him hope he proves me wrong.

12 Nov 2025 06:13:14
Meant to say that is with coral.

12 Nov 2025 06:34:59
It's not rocket science, all he's got to do is win games and while the club is divided, if he's winning games and the board back him in January that divide will lessen. Yes it'll cover up the cracks, but the Celtic board have been doing that for years.

12 Nov 2025 07:42:00
Green Brigade and other protesters need to just stop. They're embarrassing, yes it's a club with supporters, however they can run it how they see. All the protests are doing is affecting the players on the park. The minute that ceased we started winning games.

12 Nov 2025 11:46:17
Never heard the phrase "bad things happen when good people do nothing"? Over 400 hundred supporters associations isn't a few whiny fans! You may be happy with the status quo, the majority want better.

12 Nov 2025 11:55:41
I know about as much or as little, as the next punter regards Wilified Nancy.

But IF he were deemed the man to take the reins and he can get the team playing the 'Celtic Way" winning and progressive football, then he'll be supported.

Very few knew about Ange when he walked through the door.

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12 Nov 2025 14:36:53
I'm already fed up with the toxicity… if we do make a project of the managers job whilst chasing a league this year, this would be unforgivable.

I'm struggling to go to games recently at home due to the horrible atmosphere. MON to his credit his lifted the players…. Most of them seemed to be struggling with all the toxic energy surrounding the 90 minutes.

If ever we needed an experienced manager it's now. Are we seriously considering a guy with no credible experience? I hope not and don't think we are.

But my fear is when you look at the poor choices we have made over the years as a club, it's a worry. We have a mess of a Rangers team close to us who have had no money for 10 years and sacked their last manager for shocking performance this season. We should be out of sight.

I spoke to some Mityland supporters at last week's game who couldn't understand how bad we were, given the size of our support and money from CL recently. They have a small stadium with 13000 capacity and only 8000 season tickets. Formed in 1999!

The difference is they are a well run young club and we are wholly dysfunctional. Interestingly, they told me the are also controlled by one major investor, but unlike DD he knows how to run a football business.

So I can't rule out anything with our club, but if we don't appoint an experienced manager, my prediction is that things will spiral downwards quickly. It would be unfair on him and the players. And not least the supporters.

My preference is to win this season and for the majority of the board to be "replaced" and a properly structured football operation put in place.

In my view for this to happen we need to appoint an experienced manager and bin the toxic stuff during the 90 minutes. Failure to do both of these will gift the league to others.

12 Nov 2025 16:44:04
The toxicity is not going to end as there is a fight between Desmond and the board and a significant section of our fans.

While the board may be able to swing some of those dissenting voices, this is not going away until they listen and act.

12 Nov 2025 19:47:52
Hope you are wrong Joe or we are gifting the league away….

It's not a certainty we would win without the toxicity…. But a certainty we will lose it if this continues.

Also, if it continues I will bow out of going.

{Ed007's Note - The demonstrations and actions against the board & the running of the Club will continue and will hopefully be escalated in the coming weeks & months.
The Celtic Fans Collective have a meeting planned for the 25th of this months.}

11 Nov 2025 17:57:17
Falkirk V Celtic fixture has now been rearranged for January 14th at 7.45pm and it will be shown live on Premier Sports.
Hearts V St. Mirren has also been rearranged for the same night.

The original dates were the same weekend as the League Cup Final.

11 Nov 2025 08:28:55
Ias there any truth in Andy Robertson signing aa pre. Contract with us?

11 Nov 2025 11:03:43
Hope not, would rather sign Saracchi.

11 Nov 2025 12:02:01
Think this is nonsense he's playing every 2nd game down there and his wage will be out of our reach.

11 Nov 2025 12:11:14
Wud love him, not quite at his best but still an outstanding player and leader. You can never get enough captains in your team. Obv he would share lb with KT, so would he be content with that.

11 Nov 2025 12:26:21
From what I've seen of Robertson he has seriously went down hill and we have already signed Tierney who is struggling at times. Saracchi would be my preference as well as he looks the part.

11 Nov 2025 14:05:11
Him and KT could share the left back position, when ones injured the other could fill in! No thanks.

11 Nov 2025 17:43:38
Would be a shocking signing, far too old, no resell value, massive wages and injury risk.

11 Nov 2025 23:16:09
I usually can't be bothered posting unpopular opinions on here because of the snide way some posters reply but I guarantee Robbo would be a great free transfer for us . Has he slightly regressed? Yes but regressed from the best LB in the world at one point they still trust him in the big games over kerkez who cost what £40m, what injury worries he's played over 30 EPL games in 6 out of 8 seasons.

Yes I agree wages would be my only worry . I love wee sarrachis work rate but he's not in the top 50 lbs in the world robbo still top 10, not every player has to have a resell value either . You can add experience as well as future stars . I watch Liverpool nearly every week, he ain't fell off as bad as people are making out, you don't have to be put out to pasture at 31.

12 Nov 2025 06:06:50
Total waste of money no thanks. Let's not go back to the retirement club coming to fulfil a tick box at the end of careers!

12 Nov 2025 19:45:07
What magnificent 7 said 👌🏻.