Celtic's 3-1 home defeat to Rangers has left fans and players alike scratching their heads. The question on everyone's lips is: when has it ever been this bad? For midfielder Luke McCowan, the answer is a resounding "never". Having joined Celtic in the summer of 2024, McCowan has never seen the team's form slump like this before.
When asked about his feelings towards Saturday's defeat, McCowan opened up about the pressure that comes with playing for the defending champions. "It's not nice," he admitted. "I'll tell you that as a player's perspective. It doesn't leave you. It haunts you every minute of every day when you're not winning." This is something McCowan has had to deal with since joining Celtic, where the pressure can be overwhelming at times.
The former Dundee player felt that Rangers changed their shape and Celtic didn't react well enough to it. "We just aren't reacting to it as well as we should be," he said bluntly. "It's just not good enough." This sentiment is echoed by fans, who are growing increasingly frustrated with the team's performances.
The situation at Celtic Park has been dire of late, with the team losing three consecutive games and failing to win a domestic cup for the first time in over 14 years. The pressure on Wilfried Nancy, who took over as manager just last month, seems to be mounting by the day.
As McCowan put it, "You need to take that pressure on. You need to get there. You need to show personality and at times within games, we've not done that good enough." This is a message that resonates with fans, who are eager for their team to get back on track.
But as the saying goes, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade". For Celtic fans, it's time to come together and support the team through this difficult period. With 20 games left in the season, there's still hope that the defending champions can mount a late comeback and reclaim their title.
One thing is for sure, though - for Luke McCowan and his teammates, Saturday's defeat will be a harsh reminder of the long road ahead. As he said, "Rangers can't be coming here and winning 3-1. It's just not good enough." The question on everyone's lips now is: how can Celtic turn their season around?
When asked about his feelings towards Saturday's defeat, McCowan opened up about the pressure that comes with playing for the defending champions. "It's not nice," he admitted. "I'll tell you that as a player's perspective. It doesn't leave you. It haunts you every minute of every day when you're not winning." This is something McCowan has had to deal with since joining Celtic, where the pressure can be overwhelming at times.
The former Dundee player felt that Rangers changed their shape and Celtic didn't react well enough to it. "We just aren't reacting to it as well as we should be," he said bluntly. "It's just not good enough." This sentiment is echoed by fans, who are growing increasingly frustrated with the team's performances.
The situation at Celtic Park has been dire of late, with the team losing three consecutive games and failing to win a domestic cup for the first time in over 14 years. The pressure on Wilfried Nancy, who took over as manager just last month, seems to be mounting by the day.
As McCowan put it, "You need to take that pressure on. You need to get there. You need to show personality and at times within games, we've not done that good enough." This is a message that resonates with fans, who are eager for their team to get back on track.
But as the saying goes, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade". For Celtic fans, it's time to come together and support the team through this difficult period. With 20 games left in the season, there's still hope that the defending champions can mount a late comeback and reclaim their title.
One thing is for sure, though - for Luke McCowan and his teammates, Saturday's defeat will be a harsh reminder of the long road ahead. As he said, "Rangers can't be coming here and winning 3-1. It's just not good enough." The question on everyone's lips now is: how can Celtic turn their season around?
luke mccowan is right tho, the pressure 2 perform as def champs is HUGE 
and wilfried nancy's team talk needs 2 step up 2 the plate ASAP 
fans r gettin restless & u feelin em too 
but let's not 4get celts still got 20 games left 2 turn this around 
This season has been tough for Celtic fans... They're feeling the pressure, but they need to come together as a team & support each other 
. The fans have every right to be frustrated, but they can't give up hope 
. There are 20 games left, and if Celtic can stay focused & work on their game plan, they might just turn things around 
It's crazy to think about how much the game has changed. Now it seems like everyone's got an opinion on social media and the pressure's on Wilfried Nancy to perform. 
. But you know what? I still got faith in them 
. Luke McCowan's words just hit home - it's not just about winning, but also showing personality in games 
. Fans are getting frustrated, but you know what? They need to stick together 
and support each other through this rough patch 
... fingers crossed for Celtic! 
. But here's the thing: this isn't just about them as individuals, it's about the team as a whole 
. They need to come together and support each other through this tough time. And you know what? This is an opportunity for them to learn and grow from their mistakes 
. Maybe they can take a page out of Luke McCowan's book and find ways to "show personality" on the pitch 
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but at the same time, I think they have a pretty good chance 
. Like, they've been in tough spots before and managed to pull off some amazing wins, right? 
? Ugh, I don't know, man! 
but seriously though, fans are getting frustrated and it's not just Luke saying it... 
pressure on Wilfried Nancy gotta be huge, but yeah maybe it's time for the team to step up their game 
, they need to stop losin like this or its gonna be a tough season ahead 
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. It's easy to get caught up in the frustration and disappointment, but if everyone just takes a deep breath and rallies behind the team, I think they can turn things around 
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mccowan's words are so true, the pressure on the team is crushing them 
they cant keep losing like this it's getting embarrassing for the fans and players alike 
they need to find a way to react to opposing teams' tactics better and show some personality on the pitch 
luke mccowan said it best - "it doesn't leave you, it haunts you every minute" that pressure is insane! but u know what? we've all been there before, right? like when our favorite team loses a game & we're all like "what's going on?!?" 
And fans are feeling the heat too, which is frustrating for everyone involved 
️. Maybe they can take a page out of Liverpool's book and make some key changes to their squad? 
There are still 20 games left and if they can get their act together, who knows? Maybe they'll make a late comeback and reclaim their title. Fingers crossed for the Hoops 
. Luke McCowan's got some valid points, though - the pressure can be overwhelming, especially for young players like him 
... 20 games left and all that