"For sure, it's difficult, because I know what we can do," Nancy said of Celtic's form. "I know what I can do also. But I know that, as a coach, we are judged on results. "That's why this is difficult to accept personally, because I know that we are on the right track. And it's difficult for me. But, again, I'm going to take it."
Peter Lawwell is standing down as Celtic chairman at the end of December, citing "abuse and threats from some sources". The Scottish champions' board have been the subject of fan protests this season following a disappointing summer transfer window, their exit from the Champions League and with the current side sitting behind Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Premiership.
"He has an idea of how he wants to play, it's very brave, it's very nuanced," said the American. "It's very New Age, modern football, if you will, but in a crazy, mad scientist way. That's who he's been from day one, and it's really gone well. I say meteoric rise because 2021 is when he got his first professional stint as a manager, and since then, he's collected a few titles. Canadian Championship, MLS Leagues Cup, MLS Cup."
"Good for the team that everyone can have an impact. This is what I'm looking for," said Nancy after their victory against Orlando. "This is not only individual players; this is the collective aspect. I think that it was a good game individually, but also, it was a good game collectively. "Like I said, it could have been better on certain things, but I really like the personality. We played with personality.