The pressure at Celtic Park has reached a critical point after a disastrous week culminated in an unprecedented piece of unwanted history for the club.
Celtic's Unprecedented Struggles
Wilfried Nancy has become the first manager in Celtic's history to lose his opening four matches in charge. The latest setback was a defeat to Dundee United, which has sparked intense debate about the club's recruitment strategy, leadership, and overall direction. This alarming start under the new boss has plunged the Glasgow giants into a deepening crisis, with fans and pundits alike asking serious questions about the future.
Late Night Drama in the Carabao Cup
Meanwhile, the Carabao Cup provided midweek fireworks. In a tense quarter-final, Lewis Miley's stoppage-time header sent defending champions Newcastle United into the semi-finals, breaking opposition hearts at the death. Over at the Etihad, the dazzling Rayan Cherki shone once more for Manchester City as they progressed, while Chelsea were made to work hard before eventually seeing off a determined and spirited Cardiff City side.
Looking Ahead: Premier League Weekend & More
The latest episode of the Guardian's Football Weekly podcast, hosted by Max Rushden with Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and BarcaJim, delves into all these major stories. The panel also looks forward to the standout fixtures in the upcoming Premier League weekend schedule.
Further discussion points on the pod include a review of the newly released Guardian Top 100 men's players list, the perennial debate around half-and-half scarves, and answers to listener questions. The show also takes a moment to reflect on the tragic death of Macclesfield forward Ethan McLeod.
Listeners can find Football Weekly on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and can follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
