Bullish Nancy insists he is not worried about dismissal yet the Parkhead faithful unleash fury following derby defeat.

Wilfried Nancy declared he was not afraid of dismissal, claiming, “We are extremely close to changing our fortunes,” even after edging perilously close to the chopping block with a comprehensive setback against their arch-rivals.

A Second-Half Meltdown Sees Derby Loss

The Hoops had led their oldest rivals at the break but a collapse after the break enabled Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was hired from the MLS, has now overseen six setbacks in his last eight games.

“There is unity at the club,” said the manager.

Questioned about the speculation, the 48-year-old said: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on working out methods to help my team to be good on details.

Protest On Display

Hundreds of supporters displayed their anger – directed at the hierarchy – in their hundreds at full time. The hierarchy are reportedly likely to bring back Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful interim spell before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the reality for the moment. But when I say this is the reality, I am not saying that I am pessimistic. Not at all. What I mean the turnaround is near, extremely close to turn things around.”

“Really, Really Close”

The coach remains focused on the fact Celtic show good levels for one half at a time. In fact, were it not for poor finishing they would have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives except the fact that we missed more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be fair.

“The performance we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. That happened. I wouldn't speak so positively if it was different. But that’s why, in terms of results, I noted this is the same story. For that reason I said that we are nearly there to getting it right. Currently: small things.”

“I saw many, many good things that we did, as was the case today. The issue now comes down to performing for 90 minutes. My message would change if it was not the case. Therefore I firmly believe the team can to turn things around.”

The Rangers Boss Outlook

Rangers manager played down talk of a title charge in spite of what seemed like a statement victory. “Step by step, so we can gradually build something here,” he said. “The faith in the team is outstanding.”