Wilfried Nancy claimed his players were “too soft” in their disastrous first half against Roma but expressed confidence they would quickly get to grips with his tactical demands.

Nancy became the first Celtic manager to lose his opening two matches as the Italians won 3-0 at Parkhead in the Europa League.

The Hoops were three goals behind to a Liam Scales own goal and Evan Ferguson double before Arne Engels missed a stoppage-time penalty.

Although they showed more life and attacking intent in a second half which saw goals disallowed for tight offside calls at either end, Roma had the game won by the break and seemed to ease off.

Nancy appeared to suggest that Martin O’Neill and Shaun Maloney had left him with some jaded players after being fielded in consecutive games but the Frenchman

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