Wilfried Nancy has explained why Celtic decided he was the best candidate to replace Brendan Rodgers as manager at Parkhead – the attacking and exciting style of football which he wants his teams to play and his leadership abilities.

But French coach Nancy has admitted that he will need to have Scots on his backroom team if he is to deliver the domestic and European success which the fans crave and confirmed that both Gavin Strachan and Stevie Woods will remain part of the first team set-up going forward.

The 48-year-old, who has spent the past four seasons with Montreal and Columbus Crew in the MLS, was a surprise choice to take over at the Scottish champions and many fans and pundits are highly sceptical that he will be able to justify his appointment.

However, the MLS Coach of the

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