Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given has "unreservedly" apologised for describing Wilfried Nancy's short time as Celtic manager as an "absolute Holocaust" live on BBC show Final Score. Given, 49, was asked to give his thoughts on Nancy's sacking after just 33 days and eight games in charge of the Scottish champions. The ex-Republic of Ireland international said the tenure "was terrible from start to finish", before using insensitive language to describe 48-year-old Nancy's first week in the role. Posting on X,, external Given said he used a word he "didn't fully understand the meaning of, and certainly won't ever use again".

Source: BBC January 10, 2026 22:49 UTC