Celtic’s schedule over the coming weeks reads like a test of nerves for Wilfried Nancy and his beleaguered side.
After a damaging spell that has seen the new manager lose his first three matches in charge, the Hoops face five tough matches in quick succession, a sequence that could define Nancy’s early reign.
It starts tonight with a tough trip to Tannadice to face Dundee United, a fixture that already feels like a must‑win if confidence and momentum are to be rebuilt.
Next up, Celtic return home on Sunday to host Aberdeen. It was moved to Sunday as Aberdeen are in midweek Conference League action this week.
That’s followed by another away test on Saturday, 27th December at Livingston, live on Sky Sports. Livingston are notoriously difficult to break down at home, and Celtic will need more cohesion than they’ve shown of late.
Just three days later, on Tuesday 30th December, the Hoops are in action again on the road against Motherwell, this time in a fixture screened live on Premier Sports. It’s another chance for Nancy’s side to start picking up the kind of league points that have so far eluded them when in front.
And to kick off the New Year, Celtic host Rangers on January 3rd, with that battle also live on Sky Sports. The fixture needs no introduction, and it represents another high‑pressure day for a manager still searching for his first consistent win.
It’s a gruelling run, and results have to start coming. Celtic have now gone three games without even leading.
After a really poor start under Nancy, these five fixtures present both danger and opportunity. To steady the ship and shift the narrative, Celtic must start putting wins on the board. Tonight at Tannadice feels like the first real chance to do just that.
