CELTIC have seven games to face this month which will go a long way to defining the champions’ season.
Wilfried Nancy, after five losses in seven encounters, is already under fierce pressure to turn things around following his initial dismal displays after replacing interim boss Martin O’Neill who had enjoyed seven successes in his eight matches in charge.
The charismatic former gaffer stepped up following the abrupt resignation of Brendan Rodgers in late October following back-to-back league losses to Dundee at Dens Park and Hearts at Tynecastle.
Nancy now faces crucial confrontations in the Premiership, Scottish Cup and Europa League with four successive games away from home.
The testing period kicks off with the derby clash with Danny Rohl’s Ibrox club at Parkhead on Saturday.
JANUARY FIXTURES
Premiership:
Saturday, January 3: CELTIC v Rangers (12.30)
Saturday, January 10: CELTIC v Dundee United (3)
Wednesday, January 14: Falkirk v CELTIC (7.45)
Scottish Cup: Fourth Round
Sunday, January 18: Auchinleck Talbot v CELTIC (5.30)
Europa League:
Thursday, January 22: Bologna v CELTIC (5.45)
Premiership:
Sunday, January 25: Hearts v CELTIC (3)
Europa League:
Thursday, January 29: CELTIC v FC Utrecht (8)
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