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The under-pressure manager declared he did not fear the sack, claiming, “We are very near to things turning around,” in the wake of sliding worryingly close to being fired with a convincing setback against their arch-rivals.

A Second-Half Collapse Sees Old Firm Loss

Celtic had led the visitors at half-time but a collapse after the break allowed Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was brought in from Columbus Crew, has now been in charge for six losses in his first eight matches.

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

Asked directly about whether he was concerned, Nancy said: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on finding ways to help my team to improve on the fine details.

Protest Erupts

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – aimed at the board and manager – by protesting at Parkhead. Club directors are reportedly likely to bring back the former boss, who enjoyed a successful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the reality for the moment. However when I say this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am a defeatist guy. Not at all. My point is we are really close, extremely close to change the narrative.”

“Really, Really Close”

He continues to cling to the fact the side show good levels for a half at a time. For instance, but for wastefulness in front of goal they might have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives aside from the fact that we didn't take more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but it's important to stay objective.

“The performance we had at certain moments was exceptionally high. This is the reality. I could not speak so positively if it was different. Therefore, regarding outcomes, I said this is the same story. That’s why I believe we are nearly there to a shift in fortunes. Right now: details, details, details.”

“I saw plenty of positives that we did, like today again. However it’s about consistency. My outlook would not be the same. This is why I am a big believer we’re going to be able to get back on track.”

The Rangers Boss Response

Rangers manager refused to contemplate a championship push in spite of what appeared to be a landmark win. “We take it game by game, and we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the team is outstanding.”