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Craig Burley pulls no punches with Wilfried Nancy verdict after Celtic slump to another defeat

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Craig Burley is the latest to jump on the bandwagon of media representatives to call for Wilfried Nancy to leave Celtic.

Nancy is in crisis at the Hoops after Celtic were beaten 2-1 by Dundee United on Wednesday night.

Supporters made their feelings clear towards the Frenchman with calls for him to be sacked while key figures such as Chris Sutton expressed sympathy towards the under-fire boss.

Celtic fans have been urged to stick with Nancy by the man himself, but supporters and pundits think the damage has already gone beyond repair.

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Wilfried Nancy looks dejected after Celtic lose against Dundee United
Wilfried Nancy looks dejected after Celtic lose against Dundee United Credit: WM Sport Media/Getty Images

Craig Burley’s brutal three-word verdict on Wilfried Nancy

A win for Celtic would have left the Hoops within three points of Hearts, and with an extra game in hand.

The latest setback has the Bhoys engulfed in crisis, and seemingly with no way out.

It is no surprise to hear leading figures speak about the Frenchman’s future, with pundits across the pond in the US now also beginning to change their views.

Burley is one of those and after watching the game at Tannadice, the ESPN pundit wrote on X: “Taxi for Wilfried…”

He was also joined by Fox Sports pundit Stuart Holden, who even suggested that Columbus Crew could stand a chance of getting him back if the current form continues.

Wilfried Nancy would set embarrassing record if sacked by Celtic

Nancy has only been in the job for two weeks, but this sort of form has naturally got people wondering if he will be in charge for much longer.

If the unthinkable did happen, the 48-year-old would set the record as the shortest-serving permanent manager in Celtic history.

John Barnes currently holds that title after he was sacked eight months into his tenure, while Tony Mowbray was dismissed shortly before reaching a year in charge.

Carrying that record would be something he’d have to face for the rest of his career, and one that could affect his future prospects.