After a bruising run of four consecutive defeats, the Wilfried Nancy era at Celtic Park finally found its lift-off point on Sunday. Hosting Aberdeen, the Bhoys delivered a commanding 3-1 victory that felt less like a simple result and more like a collective exhale for a side desperate to rediscover its clinical edge.
Goals from Benjamin Nygren, James Forrest, and the returning Kieran Tierney ensured the points stayed in Glasgow, though the 3-1 scoreline arguably flattered the visitors.
Celtic were relentless, peppering the Aberdeen goal with 31 shots to the visitors’ 10. Had the woodwork not intervened on multiple occasions, the margin of victory would have been far more emphatic.
For Nancy, the win was a validation of his process over providence.
“I don’t believe in luck, but since I’ve been here, I haven’t had much of it,” Nancy remarked post-match. “Against Hearts, the nature of their goal, and then the missed penalty against Roma—we have hit the post in almost every game. But the most important thing is the resilience of my players.”
That resilience was tested when Aberdeen clawed a goal back against the run of play, despite being down to ten men. In previous weeks, Celtic’s composure might have fractured. Instead, they doubled down on Nancy’s philosophy.
“Their heads could have gone down, but they didn’t. They kept attacking,” Nancy said. “Attack, attack, attack. Waves, waves, waves.”
The Festive Gauntlet
The victory comes at a critical juncture. With Hearts currently setting the pace at the top of the table, Celtic’s upcoming festive schedule—spanning five games in 18 days—will likely define their title credentials.
The charge begins this Saturday, December 27, with a trip to face a struggling Livingston side.
Currently rooted to the bottom of the table and without a win since August, Livingston represents the perfect opportunity for Nancy to build genuine momentum. Supporters can catch the action live via SPOTV NOW.
If Celtic are to overhaul the lead at the summit, perfection during this winter stretch isn’t just requested—it’s required.
Celtic’s Critical Winter Run
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
| Dec 27 | Livingston | Away |
| Dec 30 | Motherwell | Away |
| Jan 03 | Rangers | Home |
| Jan 10 | Dundee Utd | Home |
| Jan 14 | Falkirk | Away |
