Wilfried Nancy is edging closer to the sack after making ‘scandalous’ Celtic error for Livingston clash

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(Credit: Imago) Sat 27 December 2025 13:24, UK Wilfried Nancy has just made a scandalous error in his Celtic team selection for their trip to face Livingston on Saturday. Ex-Aberdeen and Everton chief executive Keith Wyness recently told Football Insider that Nancy is still facing huge pressure at Celtic despite their victory last time out, and that will only be alleviated with more wins.It hasn’t taken long for the Parkhead faithful to turn on their new boss, and Nancy may have effectively just sealed his fate with this ridiculous selection decision.Credit: ImagoJohnny Kenny inclusion is tone deaf from Wilfried NancyCeltic fans have been seething with Johnny Kenny’s performances of late, and he has been a huge part of the lack of clinical finishing that has been prevalent during Nancy’s reign so far.The 22-year-old has missed two big chances in each of the last two games, according to Fotmob, and one of those clashes was the 2-1 defeat away at Dundee United, when his failures in front of goal ultimately cost his team the game. vs Dundee UnitedStatsvs Aberdeen65Minutes70–Goals–1.07xG1.225% (1/4)Shot Accuracy0% (0/5)2Big Chances Missed28Touches in Opposition Box9Kenny’s stats in Celtic’s last two games, as per Fotmob.The youngster lacks the experience required to lead the line, and at a time when Celtic are often far from fluent in their build-up play, they cannot afford to squander big opportunities if they are to pick up points.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES With that in mind, it is a scarcely believable decision from Nancy to hand Kenny a starting spot at the top of the pitch once again for the trip to Livingston, and it highlights that he hasn’t learned the lessons from previous outings.Credit: IMAGOA defeat to the team currently sitting bottom of the Premiership table could be the final nail in the coffin for Nancy’s time in charge, and as a result, it is a huge shock to see him make a decision that could lead to his future being put at risk.Daizen Maeda should lead the line for Celtic in Kelechi Iheanacho absenceKelechi Iheanacho remains sidelined through injury at Celtic, meaning Nancy has been without the man who would likely be the first-choice option to play in the central attacking role. The new boss has chosen to utilise Daizen Maeda on the left wing so far during his tenure, but he is surely the best available option to lead the line at the moment.

The Japan international is undoubtedly a significantly better finisher than Kenny, and it would also allow Nancy to get a little more attacking threat on the pitch on the left flank. Ultimately, Kenny is still a young player who is developing on the job, and given the scrutiny surrounding Celtic at the moment, that is not the kind of figure they should be relying on right now.