CELTIC WEBSITE CRASHES IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT. IT’S TERRIBLE

In a dramatic turn of events that has left Celtic fans reeling, the club’s official website crashed mere moments after a bombshell announcement confirming Wilfried Nancy as the new head coach. The Haitian-born tactician, fresh off his successes with Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer, was unveiled as Brendan Rodgers successor amid mounting pressure following a string of underwhelming performances. The site, overwhelmed by a surge of traffic from shocked supporters, went down for over an hour, displaying error messages that only amplified the chaos. Social media erupted with frustration, as fans labeled the glitch “emblematic of the club’s current shambles.”

The timing couldn’t have been worse. Just minutes earlier, Celtic suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat to Motherwell at Fir Park, a result that has plunged the Hoops deeper into crisis. Motherwell’s goals came from a clinical first-half strike by Theo Bair and a late header from Lennon Miller, exposing glaring defensive frailties and a lack of creativity in midfield. Celtic, who dominated possession but failed to register a single shot on target in the second half, now sit precariously in the Scottish Premiership standings, trailing rivals Rangers by eight points with the season at its midpoint. The loss marked the team’s third in five league games, sparking chants of discontent from the away end and calls for immediate change.

Nancy, 48, brings a reputation for innovative, possession-based football that propelled Columbus to back-to-back MLS Cups. His appointment is seen as a bold gamble by the Celtic board, aiming to inject fresh ideas into a squad starved of inspiration. However, skeptics question whether his North American experience translates to the intense scrutiny of Scottish football, especially with European commitments looming. “It’s a risk, but we need evolution,” said a club statement, though the website fiasco has already soured the mood.

Fans are divided: some hail Nancy as a visionary who could revitalize stars like Kyogo Furuhashi and Matt O’Riley, while others decry the move as desperate. With the January transfer window opening, Nancy’s first task will be stabilizing a leaky defense and boosting morale. But after today’s double blow—the defeat and the digital meltdown—optimism is in short supply. Celtic’s storied history demands success, and Nancy’s tenure starts under a cloud. As one supporter tweeted, “From MLS glory to Glasgow gloom? Prove us wrong, Wilfried.” The road ahead looks arduous, but in football, turnarounds can happen. For now, though, it’s not looking good at all.