The latest Celtic and Rangers headlines following Wilfried Nancy's first match in charge of the Hoops

Wilfried Nancy’s first match in charge of Celtic didn’t end in the spectacular fanfare many had hoped for.

The new manager had the chance to take his side to the top of the Scottish Premiership table in their blockbuster clash with Hearts. But the dream debut wasn’t to be and the Jambos have now put crucial daylight between them and the reigning champions.

Following his first match in charge, Nancy’s initial tactics have been discussed and Rangers hero Kris Boyd believes one important Parkhead figure’s key strength is becoming a problem when it boils down to his performances.

Celtic star branded ‘too fast for his own good’ after Hearts defeat

Daizen Maeda provided the assist for Kieran Tierney’s late consolation goal at the weekend but his overall display has been viewed as a negative. The Japanese international missed two big opportunities to score while Celtic were in need of goals. Maeda was deployed down the middle by Nancy, which is a position he is comfortable in, having scored from there in the last two games.

However, he failed to bury any of his chances against Hearts and Boyd has described the 28-year-old as ‘too fast for his own good’. The former Rangers star was discussing Celtic’s performance on Sky Sports Football. Scott Brown also weighed in that Maeda took ‘one touch too many’ during his second big chance of the game, which Boyd described as an ‘absolute sitter’.

He said: “Maeda’s touch takes him towards [Benjamin] Nygren. He has to slow down. Nobody is catching him. Nobody. Slow down, be composed and put the ball in the back of the net. His legs were going too fast for his body.”

Rangers player addresses his future ahead of transfer window

Meanwhile, Rangers player Oscar Cortes is currently on loan with Spanish second division side Sporting Gijon from the Ibrox club. He has spoken out about his current situation and future.

Cortes has had limited time on the pitch since his move to Spain, playing just 119 minutes so far in LaLiga2. When asked about his lack of action on the pitch by El Comercio, the 22-year-old responded: “I know I have to train much harder to earn the coach's trust. It doesn't mean I'm not doing a good job day in and day out, but it's the only formula I know: hard work, staying focused, and never losing my attitude.”

Cortes was also asked about whether his loan move could be cut short in the new year, due to his lack of playing time.

“I’m calm about that. Every day I’m giving my all in training to improve, and I’m at peace with my situation. I’m focused on the team, on what’s happening here, and other things are out of my control. My mindset is to stay here and be with the team. To give my best every day and in every match so I can play. My focus is here, at Sporting, with my teammates. God has allowed me to be mentally strong. I am aware that difficult things have happened in these last few weeks, but we continue fighting, we don’t give up, and we hope to start standing out in the team’s game.”