PATIENCE REQUIRED FOR WILF

UNDER FIRE Wilfried Nancy has launched an impassioned self defence and pleaded to be given the time he needs to turn Celtic's season around.

- BY MICHAEL GANNON

The beleaguered Frenchman goes into today's Old Firm showdown at Parkhead knowing there are calls for his head after losing five of his first seven games in charge.

Another defeat would see Rangers pull level with the champions on points - and spark a furious reaction from sections of the club's support who are already demanding change.