Wilfried Nancy’s time as Celtic manager ended on the 12th night as trees and decorations came down for another year. For the players left behind, the news felt like Christmas Day all over again.
“Within 10 minutes players will judge a new coach and make up their mind on whether he knows his stuff,” said a source with knowledge of how the Frenchman’s 33 days panned out. “The Celtic players passed judgement straight away.”