US EditionSaid and Watt Power Motherwell Past Celtic
Wilfried Nancy remains confident despite Celtic's fifth loss in seven games, as Motherwell ended a decade-long winless streak with a 2-0 victory, manager praised the team's strong performance.
- On Saturday, Motherwell beat Celtic 2-0 with goals from Ibrahim Said and Elliot Watt, securing their first victory over Celtic in 35 meetings and increasing pressure on Wilfried Nancy.
- Celtic's sloppy possession led directly to both goals as Stephen O'Donnell's long cross found Said to head home and a loose pass to Arne Engels was intercepted by Elijah Just for Watt's finish.
- Motherwell dominated possession, creating six first-half shots through Elliot Watt, Lukas Fadinger and Callum Slattery, while Calum Ward made a key save to secure his seventh clean sheet in eight matches.
- The defeat worsened Celtic's title-defence prospects as Nancy suffered his fifth loss, leaving them three points behind Hearts with Rangers closing the gap to three before Saturday's Old Firm derby.
- A massive January lies ahead for Celtic's board and manager as pressure mounts, while Jens Berthel Askou's stock rises after a comprehensive win hailed as the best of his reign at Fir Park.
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Chester Standard
Wilfried Nancy sure he can turn around Celtic tenure after loss at Motherwell
The Steelmen outplayed the Premiership champions as goals from Ibrahim Said and Elliot Watt earned them a first win over Celtic for 10 years.
The Herald Scotland
Wilfried Nancy suffers fifth defeat as Celtic boss with away loss to Motherwell
Wilfried Nancy suffers fifth defeat as Celtic boss with away loss to Motherwell
Daily Record
CelticnewsnowWilfried Nancy suffers Celtic catastrophe as merciless Motherwell turn champs into chumps – 5 talking points
The Steelmen rattled the fragile visitors from first minute to last and the Frenchman suffered a fresh disasterclass
Wilfried Nancy sure he can turn around Celtic tenure after loss at Motherwell - PLZ Soccer
Wilfried Nancy insists he is confident he can turn around his Celtic tenure despite struggling to find any positives after a 2-0 defeat at Motherwell. The Steelmen outplayed the William Hill Premiership champions as goals from Ibrahim Said and Elliot Watt earned them a first win over Celtic for 10 years. It was a fifth defeat in seven games for Nancy and a step backwards after back-to-back wins. The Frenchman said: “I’m confident with where we w…
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