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The under-pressure manager declared he had no concerns about losing his job, asserting, “The team is really close to changing our fortunes,” despite moving dangerously close to the chopping block with a comprehensive loss to Rangers.

Another Meltdown Results in Old Firm Defeat

The home side were ahead their oldest rivals at the interval but a disastrous second period allowed Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the defending league title holders. The French coach, who was hired in December, has now presided over six defeats in his last eight fixtures.

“We are together with the board,” stated Nancy.

Questioned about whether he was concerned, Nancy replied: “It’s not on my mind. My focus is on finding ways to get the team to be good on the fine details.

Protest Outside Parkhead

Celtic’s support displayed their anger – directed at the dugout and directors – by gathering at Parkhead. Club directors are thought to be considering to return to the interim manager, who steered the club during a interim spell last year, if Nancy departs.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. That is the reality for the moment. However in stating that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am giving up. No. The message is the turnaround is near, imminently close to change the narrative.”

“Really, Really Close”

The coach continues to cling to the fact the side play well for a half at a time. For instance, but for wastefulness in front of goal they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit aside from the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but it's important to stay balanced.

“The standard we had at times was really, really, really high. That is a fact. And I would not say that if it was not the case. But that’s why, when it comes to wins, I mentioned we've seen this before. For that reason I feel a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: the fine margins.”

“I saw a lot of encouraging signs that we did, as was the case today. But now it’s about sustaining it. My narrative would be different if it was not the case. Therefore I am convinced the team can to fix this.”

Opposition Reaction Response

The victorious boss played down talk of a title charge in spite of what felt like a landmark win. “We take it game by game, so we can develop a challenge,” he said. “The faith in the squad is outstanding.”