No-one knows the dynamics of the relationship but the Tisdale and Nicholson dynamic looks like every manager’s nightmare.
But not a word on Nancy’s assistants, his backroom team. It was no great secret, from the Columbus end of things the news came through. Kwame Ampadu, Jules Guefuen and Maxim Chalier were Glasgow-bound.
Just another false accusation of violence levelled at every single Celtic fan. A board big on statements and updates but light on evidence.
Friday will likely see another frenzy of speculation. Anything is possible with the attempted managed decline that started with the sale of Kyogo in January has spun well out of control.
No, no. No, I know Scottish football. I know the way it is. I come from France. I come from Europe. I was close when I was a player to sign with Carlisle.
Celtic take their images from SNS, they have hundreds to select from. If you want a smile you can find it, if you want a frown that is easily found as well.
All was good, every day he sees improvement on the training ground, he has nothing to prove. Etc etc. He went into a bizarre, illustrated tactics talk. It was painful to watch.
Columbus Crew are no small town outfit. The 48-year-old has an extensive coaching staff, analysts, fitness and conditioning experts, he was backed by a superb recruitment set up. He had all the bells and whistles.
No-one knows who appointed Nancy, what the process was, who interviewed him, what his strengths are. What qualities made Nancy the number one candidate. How he was identified as a candidate in the first place by a CEO with little real football knowledge or experience.
Nicholson provides Celtic with nothing. Celtic provides Nicholson with a salary that he wouldn’t get near elsewhere. He owes his grossly inflated salary to Peter Lawwell. Like most employees at Celtic Park.