Defiant Nancy does not fear being fired however supporters show wrath following derby defeat.

The Celtic boss stated he had no concerns about the sack, claiming, “The team is extremely close to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of sliding worryingly close to the exit with a heavy loss to the Ibrox side.

Another Collapse Sees Old Firm Disaster

The Hoops had led Rangers at half-time but a disastrous second period enabled Rangers to draw level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was brought in from the MLS, has now presided over six defeats in eight matches.

“There is unity with the board,” stated the manager.

Pressed on whether he was concerned, the 48-year-old said: “I don’t think about it. I concentrate on discovering solutions to help my team to excel on details.

Fan Fury Outside Parkhead

Hundreds of supporters voiced their fury – towards the dugout and directors – in their hundreds at Parkhead. Club directors are thought to be considering to bring back the former boss, who steered the club during a interim spell before Nancy was hired, should a change be made.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the situation for the moment. But by saying this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. No. The message is the turnaround is near, imminently close to reverse our form.”

“Really, Really Close”

The coach continues to cling to the fact his team can perform strongly for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, were it not for poor finishing they would have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives aside from the fact that we haven’t scored a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but it's important to stay fair.

“The standard we had at certain moments was exceptionally high. This is the reality. I could not talk like that if it was different. That is the reason, when it comes to wins, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I feel we are really close to getting it right. Right now: the fine margins.”

“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, like today again. However is consistency. My narrative would not be if it was not the case. That’s why I firmly believe the team can to fix this.”

Röhl’s Cautious Response

Danny Röhl played down talk of a title charge despite what seemed like a statement victory. “One match at a time, then we can really build up a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the squad is outstanding.”