“Chris Sutton Demands Celtic Act Fast — Calls for Wilfried Nancy to Be Sacked After Rangers Humiliation!”

Celtic’s turbulent season took another dramatic turn this weekend — and former Hoops striker Chris Sutton has made headlines by urging the club to move quickly on manager Wilfried Nancy’s future after a damaging defeat to arch-rivals Rangers. Sutton’s blunt comments have ignited fresh debate among fans and pundits about whether Celtic’s board should cut their losses and make a change at the top.

Pressure Mounts After Old Firm Loss

Celtic’s 3–1 home defeat to Rangers was more than just another result — it marked the club’s sixth loss in eight matches under Nancy’s fledgling tenure, plunging supporters into frustration and sparking visible protests outside Celtic Park.

In the aftermath, Sutton didn’t hold back. Taking aim at the club’s leadership, he urged the Celtic board to “move fast and be decisive” when evaluating Nancy’s position, pointing to troubling defensive stats and a run of poor results as evidence that immediate action might be necessary.

Sutton’s Stance: Time Is Running Out

Sutton highlighted an alarming trend — 18 goals conceded in eight games, and a side that looks increasingly disjointed as the season progresses. In his eyes, staying the course with Nancy’s current approach could make an already difficult situation even worse, and the responsibility now falls on the club hierarchy to make a tough decision before it’s too late.

“It’s on whoever made the call to bring Wilfried in,” Sutton said, suggesting that several questionable decisions have already hampered Celtic’s campaign — and that waiting to act now could cost the club even more ground in the title race.

Fan Reaction: A Club Divided

The debate has spilled over into the fanbase, where opinions are sharply divided:

• Some supporters echo Sutton’s frustration, arguing that results have been unacceptable for a club of Celtic’s pedigree and that a managerial change could reinvigorate the season.
• Others call for patience, reminding critics that Nancy inherited a squad in transition and may need time to instill his philosophy and build cohesion.
• Meanwhile, protests outside the stadium reflect how raw tensions have become among Celtic’s most passionate fans.

Nancy’s Position: Calm Amidst Chaos

Despite the growing noise and public criticism, Nancy himself has maintained a composed front. He has insisted he isn’t afraid of losing his job, acknowledged supporters’ disappointment, and expressed belief that his team can still turn things around — pointing to moments of solid play and areas of promise in recent performances.

Nancy’s confidence, even amid mounting pressure, highlights the stark contrast between pundit calls for action and the manager’s own faith in his methods.

Board’s Dilemma: Back or Sack?

For Celtic’s leadership, the situation presents a classic dilemma:

✔ Back Nancy and allow him time to implement his vision, hoping for a mid-season turnaround.

✔ Cut ties now and appoint someone who might inject confidence and momentum back into the squad.

With Rangers closing in and Hearts looming in the title race, the decision won’t be easy — and every match from here on will be scrutinized through the lens of this controversy.

What Happens Next

As Celtic prepares for upcoming fixtures, the pressure cooker around Parkhead shows no sign of letting up. Whether the board listens to voices like Sutton’s or stands firm behind Nancy, one thing is certain:

This saga has become one of the defining storylines of Celtic’s season — and its outcome could shape the club’s future far beyond the current campaign.

The opening game of the 2022 World Cup played out a short time ago and it ended Qatar 0-2 Ecuador.

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Hosts Qatar kicked off the tournament with a clash against Ecuador on Sunday afternoon.

Despite being the hosts, Qatar were not expected to make it out of their group.

But if they wanted to stand any chance of doing so, they needed to pick up a win against Ecuador, who are arguably their easiest test.

But when all was said and done, Qatar fell to defeat.

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Ecuador thought they had took the lead within three minutes. Qatar’s goalkeeper left his line and then missed the ball, allowing Enner Valencia to fire into an open net.

However, VAR ruled the goal out for a reason nobody could really work out.

Qatar then gave away a penalty 14 minutes in and Ecuador took the lead this time.

After the opener, Ecuador continued to dominate possession whilst limiting Qatar’s attacking threat.

Valencia then added a second 31 minutes in with a sensational header.

The first 45 drew to a close with Ecuador 2-0 up and in full control of the match.

Ecuador were then fairly happy to take their foot off the gas somewhat in the second 45, still controlling the game but not creating as much.

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Qatar player ratings

Saad Al Sheeb (2) – Poor judgment when running for a cross, nearly allowing Ecuador to take an early lead before the bizarre VAR call. He then gave away a penalty 14 minutes in.

Bassam Al Rawi (3) – His passing was very poor and he failed to win a single ground duel.

Boualem Khoukhi (3) – Was poor in the air and gave away the ball on a number of occasions.

Abdelkarim Hassan (5) – Was Qatar’s best player in terms of dealing with Ecuador’s aerial threat.

Pedro Miguel (3) – Left Valencia unmarked for his second goal of the game.

Karim Boudiaf (3) – Was completely dominated in midfield, failing to win a ground duel and losing possession a lot.

Abdulaziz Hatem (4) – Ended the game with a woeful passing percentage.

Homam Ahmed (4) – Was ok defensively but had little impact going forward.

Hassan Al-Haydos (4) – Did not see enough of the ball to create much on the attacking front.

Almoez Ali (4) -Tried to create a few chances himself but struggled for any sort of service from his teammates.

Akram Afif (3) – Did not have a shot on target all game.

Substitutes

Mohammed Muntari (3)

Mohammed Al Bayati (3)

Ecuador player ratings

Hernán Galíndez (5) – Was not tested all match.

Ángelo Preciado (7) – Like Estupinan on the opposite flank, Precidado got forward a lot to help out in attack whilst also putting in a solid defensive shift, including setting up the second goal.

Félix Torres (6) – Dealt with the little attacking threat Qatar could muster up well.

Piero Hincapié (6) – Like Torres, Hincapie did not have much to do but dealt with what he had too well.

Pervis Estupiñán (6.5) – Caused Qatar problems all match with a number of impressive attacking runs from deep.

Gonzalo Plata (5) – Crossing was poor but he did track back and help out defensively.

Sebas Méndez (6) – Helped Ecoudor control the game from midfield, completing 94 per cent of his passes.

Moisés Caicedo (6) – Dominated midfield, linking defence and attack well.

Romario Ibarra (4.5) – Failed to offer much of an attacking threat before being subbed off.

Enner Valencia (9) – Good finish early on but VAR ruled it out. Scored a penalty 14 minutes in and added a second 15 minutes later with a great header.

Michael Estrada (6) – Was not as dominant as his strike partner but still threatened the Qatar goal on a few occasions.

Substitutes

Jeremy Sarmiento (5)

José Cifuentes (N/A)

Alan Franco (N/A)

José Cifuentes (4)

Kevin Rodriguez (N/A)

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