Celtic: Wilfried Nancy ‘unconcerned’ by Europa League loss to Roma as Joe Hart says membership’s slide ‘breaks my coronary heart’

Celtic supervisor Wilfried Nancy understood why his crew had been booed off following a 3-0 residence loss to Roma however mentioned he was not nervous in regards to the heavy defeat that left their hopes of staying within the Europa League hanging by a thread.

Nancy turned the primary Celtic supervisor to lose his opening two video games, with the Scottish champions in disarray within the opening 45 minutes, trailing by three targets going into the break as Evan Ferguson netted twice so as to add to an early personal aim from Republic of Eire team-mate Liam Scales.

The supporters made their emotions clear at each half-time and full-time, having watched their crew lose to Premiership leaders Hearts at residence on Sunday.

“I respect the followers – they’re actually essential for us,” he advised TNT Sports activities. “They’re key, they know that. We play for them, that is clear.

“They weren’t proud of the scenario so that they present it. I do know the place we’re going. For the second, by way of outcomes, this isn’t what we would like.”

Nevertheless, regardless of the demoralising defeat that left Celtic languishing down in twenty fourth place within the standings and solely clinging onto a play-off spot on aim distinction, Nancy mentioned he noticed sufficient in his gamers’ second-half show to be inspired going ahead.

“The truth is we’re not ready to deal with the depth,” he added. “I actually favored the second half, good response. We performed with a bit bit extra proximity between gamers to flee the stress.

“I do not like to speak about luck however the first aim that we conceded did not assist. To come back from behind was not simple. The angle was good.

“The second half was higher but it surely was not sufficient. I can’t let you know that they did not strive. They tried. We must always have been capable of join a bit bit extra however we did not do it. I am not involved as a result of I actually just like the response.

“That is a very powerful. They deserve a minimum of to attain one aim to see after that if the dynamic can change.

“I noticed already good issues. Tthe end result is just not what we would like however I noticed already good issues.”

Celtic subsequent tackle St Mirren in Sunday’s essential League Cup remaining at Hampden Park, with the primary piece of silverware of the season up for grabs.

“I would love the outcomes to vary right this moment,” mentioned Nancy. “However the actuality is this isn’t the scenario.

“It is a bit tough as a result of I consider that my gamers deserve a bit bit extra concerning to attain targets. However that is the truth. The thought is to relaxation and to arrange for the ultimate.

“It was not simple to arrange the sport, realizing that we’re the finalist on the time, realizing that we play many video games. However that is the way in which it’s. The idea of my gamers is basically sturdy and that is a very powerful for me.”

Hart: Celtic scenario breaks my coronary heart

Former Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart was much more pessimistic than Nancy as he watched his former facet be torn aside by Roma.

“It breaks my coronary heart as a result of I understand how particular these nights will be,” Hart mentioned on TNT Sports activities. “I misplaced my justifiable share on European nights however the depth was at all times there.

“However the ambiance is not there, the gamers do not feel like they’re enjoying on the sting of their skills.

“This place brings magic and power to you, but it surely’s not there in the mean time.”

Hart blamed these working the membership for not constructing on their home dominance, urging them to do extra to unite followers with the crew.

“It is an clever membership. It is not nearly being good at soccer right here,” Hart mentioned. “The membership have gotten to deal with this. They have to unite the assist, the gamers, the administration.

“It looks like a cleaning soap opera. It is so financially steady, there’s a lot success.

“Final season was a superb season however they’ve not addressed the issues, and the hole’s widened.

“That is such a particular soccer membership when it is united. In the meanwhile, they’re drifting additional and additional aside.

“There must be much more understanding of what everybody’s finish targets are. Everybody within the stadium desires Celtic to achieve success however you’ll be able to solely do it in the event that they’re collectively.

“It does not must be like this. It comes proper from the highest. You may’t relaxation in your earlier success – soccer retains transferring.

“I am so fortunate that I bought to spend three years right here. In the meanwhile, Wilfried Nancy will not know what it is all about.”

‘Celtic utterly outclassed’

Evaluation by Sky Sports activities Information’ Adam Binnie at Celtic Park:

“Two defeats in 4 days as Wilfried Nancy’s powerful begin to life as Celtic supervisor continues.

“His facet had been utterly outclassed this night. Removed from perfect preparation forward of Sunday’s Scottish League Cup remaining towards St Mirren.”