US EditionCeltic 0 Roma 3: Wilfried Nancy's Men Outclassed by Italians in Europa League Loss
Roma dominated possession and chance creation, with Evan Ferguson scoring twice and Celtic unable to overcome VAR disallowed goals, leaving them on seven points in the group.
- At Parkhead, Roma beat Celtic 3-0, taking an early lead in the sixth minute and Celtic were three goals down by half-time.
- Nancy's tactical overhaul has left the side struggling after he retained three left-sided centre-backs—Liam Scales, Auston Trusty and Kieran Tierney—which made wing-backs Sebastian Tounekti and Yang Hyun-jun uncomfortable.
- After a triple substitution, Celtic had more life but key chances were undone by VAR; Arne Engels missed a penalty soon, and both sides had second-half goals disallowed.
- The defeat leaves Celtic on seven points with two group games remaining, keeping progression possible, while Wilfried Nancy faces pressure to find a winning formula before the Premier Sports Cup final vs St Mirren.
- Fan unrest compounded scrutiny of tactical and structural issues as home fans, missing the banned Green Brigade's backing, chanted 'sack the board' and wide players looked uncomfortable in wing-back roles.
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Wilfried Nancy becomes first Celtic boss to lose first two games after Roma loss
Celtic were in disarray in the opening 45 minutes and trailed by three goals going into the break.
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Glasgow TimesCeltic 0 Roma 3: Wilfried Nancy's men outclassed by Italians in Europa League loss
New manager Wilfried Nancy was helpless to prevent Celtic from slumping to a 3-0 defeat to Italian rivals Roma on his European bow at Parkhead…
Wilfried Nancy “not concerned” about instructions failing to resonate
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy says he is “not concerned” about his instructions failing to resonate with the squad despite the troubling 3-0 defeat to Roma…Stephan El Shaarawy of AS Roma runs with the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Celtic FC and AS Roma at Celtic Park on December 11, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)It proved a bleak evening for Celtic, who were comfortably beaten 3–0 by the It…
Wilfried Nancy Praises 'Good Reaction' Despite Heavy Defeat
Celtic’s 3–0 loss to Roma at Parkhead exposed major failings on the pitch, but Wilfried Nancy’s post-match interview may prove just as damaging as the scoreline itself. In a performance where Celtic were outpaced, out-thought and outmuscled, the manager’s public reaction has left many supporters scratching their heads. Sympathy exists for a coach still settling […] The post Wilfried Nancy Praises ‘Good Reaction’ Despite Heavy Defeat first appear…
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