“THEY BOO HIM FOR EVERY OF HIS TOUCH AND HE DESERVES IT”
Celtic fans turn on their own player in 67th minute

What should have been a moment of backing turned into a painful scene at Fir Park as Celtic fans openly turned on Paulo Bernardo during the second half of their disappointing outing.

By the 67th minute, the atmosphere shifted sharply. Every touch Bernardo took was met with loud boos from sections of the travelling Celtic support, a rare but brutal sight for a player wearing the Hoops. The frustration had been building all night, and the midfielder became the focal point of the anger.

As the noise grew, chants rang out from the stands:
“He is painting Wilfred Nancy blue and black!” — a stinging reference to what fans saw as a performance that was hurting the manager more than helping him.

Bernardo struggled to impose himself on the game, often losing possession, slowing Celtic’s tempo, and failing to track runners as Motherwell took control. Each misplaced pass only intensified the reaction, creating a vicious cycle of pressure and hostility.

It was a sad moment for Paulo Bernardo, whose confidence visibly drained as the boos continued. Cameras caught him avoiding eye contact, shoulders slumped, clearly aware the support had evaporated.

For Wilfred Nancy, it was another worrying sign. When supporters turn on their own players mid-match, it speaks volumes about the level of frustration boiling over at Celtic Park. What was once patience is quickly turning into intolerance.

Whether Bernardo can recover from such a public backlash remains to be seen — but one thing is clear: Celtic’s problems now extend beyond tactics and results, deep into belief and trust between the team and the fans.