Unbowed Wilfried Nancy does not fear the sack yet Celtic fans display wrath after defeat.

The under-pressure manager declared he had no concerns about losing his job, claiming, “The team is very near to a turnaround,” in the wake of edging perilously close to the exit with a convincing setback against Rangers.

Another Meltdown Results in Derby Loss

The Hoops were ahead their oldest rivals at half-time but a second-half capitulation enabled Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was appointed in December, has now been in charge for six setbacks in his last eight games.

“We are together with the board,” said the manager.

Asked directly about the speculation, Nancy replied: “That’s not my focus. I concentrate on finding ways to get the team to excel on small moments.

Protest Erupts

The fans made their feelings clear – directed at the hierarchy – by protesting outside the stadium. Club directors are reportedly likely to bring back the interim manager, who had a fruitful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, should a change be made.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the truth for the moment. Yet by saying this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. No. The message is the turnaround is near, really, really close to change the narrative.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

Nancy remains focused on the fact the side show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. Indeed, were it not for wastefulness in front of goal they could have been more than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit other than the fact that we missed more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.

“The performance we had at times was really, really, really high. That happened. I wouldn't speak so positively if it was different. That is the reason, in terms of results, I noted it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I believe we are really close to things turning around. Right now: the fine margins.”

“I saw many, many good things that we did, as was the case today. However comes down to sustaining it. My message would not be if I didn't believe it. This is why I am convinced the team can to fix this.”

The Rangers Boss Outlook

The victorious boss was cautious about a serious challenge even after what seemed like a huge result. “Step by step, then we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The belief in the group is outstanding.”