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Wilfred Nancy claims players and fans are the most important people celticPremier Sports Cup Final against st mirren But believes the victory will validate his budding project.
The Frenchman comes into the game at Hampden Park after a tough first week’s workload, where he became the first Hoops manager to lose his opening two matches as Italian giants Roma won 3-0 at Parkhead in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Nancy started her tenure with A Leaders Hearts lose 2-1 at home There will be a more in-depth spotlight on the former Columbus Crew boss last weekend in the premiership and this weekend.
Asked how important the final was to him in terms of bringing the fans together with Nancy, he said: “For me, no. For my players, yes, and for the fans, yes, because as I said, now you start to know me.”
“Yes, I would like to win trophies. I’m sure if we don’t win it, it’s going to be difficult because when we lose, it’s painful. But I’m optimistic as a person, so hopefully we’re going to do that, and also it’ll validate what we’re doing.”
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
When is Celtic vs St Mirren?
The match begins today, Sunday 14 December, at 3.30pm GMT at Hampden Park.
how to see
The game will be shown live on TV channel Premier Sports 1.
team news
Celtic are missing Cameron Carter-Vickers, Callum Osmond, Alistair Johnson and Jota.
St Mirren will play without their captain Mark O’Hara due to a foot injury. Declan John has a hamstring injury and Malik Dijksteel is also doubtful.
Estimated Line-up
scheduled tribe Mirror: George, Fraser, King, Freckleton, McMenamin, Gogik, Taylor, Phillips, Tanser, Ayunga, Mandron.
celtic: Schmeichel, Donovan, Reliant, Skeles, Yang, McGregor, Hastet, Maeda, Engels, Bernardo, Iheanacho.