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Football Weekly Celtic’s crisis grows and drama in the Carabao Cup – Football Weekly
Dec 18, 2025
Barry Glendenning, a sharp-witted Guardian football journalist, joins Jordan Jarrett-Bryan, who offers insightful tactical perspectives, and Sam Dalling, known for his keen player analysis, along with Celtic supporter Jim Burke (BarcaJim). They dive into Celtic's rocky start under Wilfried Nancy and the tactical challenges faced in recent matches. The panel also discusses the Carabao Cup drama, Manchester City's dominance, and preview the upcoming Premier League clashes, including the crucial Spurs-Liverpool matchup.
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Celtic's Crisis Is Structural
- Celtic's four consecutive defeats reveal deeper structural failures beyond one manager's early record.
- Jim Burke and others argue recruitment, board decisions and a poor summer have left Celtic looking like a third-place team.
Dundee United Game Described In Detail
- Jim Burke describes Celtic having no shot on target after the 13th minute and being outplayed for long spells.
- He recounts the halftime tactical tweaks from Dundee United that left Celtic unable to lay a glove on them.
Recruitment Links Shape Appointment Narrative
- Links between recruitment staff shaped perceptions of Wilfried Nancy's appointment and fueled fan suspicion.
- Barry and others highlight recruitment failures since summer as central to Celtic's decline.