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The under-pressure manager stated he did not fear losing his job, claiming, “We are extremely close to things turning around,” despite moving dangerously close to the chopping block with a comprehensive loss to the Ibrox side.

Another Collapse Sees Old Firm Loss

Celtic were in front Rangers at half-time but a second-half capitulation enabled Danny Röhl’s team to move level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was hired from the MLS, has now been in charge for six defeats in eight matches.

“The board and I are united with the board,” stated Nancy.

Questioned about the speculation, Nancy responded: “That’s not my focus. I think about working out methods to get the team to be good on the fine details.

Protest On Display

The fans voiced their fury – towards the dugout and directors – by gathering at Parkhead. The board would be most likely to return to the interim manager, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period last year, if Nancy departs.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the situation for the moment. Yet by saying that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. No. What I mean we are on the cusp, imminently close to change the narrative.”

Focus on the Details

The coach remains focused on the fact Celtic show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, were it not for poor finishing they could have been better than 1-0 up. “There were positives aside from the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.

“The level we had at times was really, really, really high. That happened. And I would not speak so positively if it was untrue. That is the reason, in terms of results, I noted we've seen this before. Which is why I feel we are really close to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: details, details, details.”

“There were many, many good things that we did, as was the case today. But now it’s about performing for 90 minutes. My message would not be if it was not the case. That’s why I firmly believe we will manage to fix this.”

Opposition Reaction Outlook

Rangers manager was cautious about a serious challenge in spite of what seemed like a landmark win. “Step by step, so we can develop something here,” he said. “The confidence in the squad is excellent.”