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Wilfried Nancy declared he did not fear losing his job, asserting, “We are very near to things turning around,” despite moving dangerously close to being fired with a comprehensive defeat by Rangers.

Another Capitulation Results in Old Firm Loss

The home side were ahead Rangers at half-time but a collapse after the break enabled Rangers to pull level on points with the defending league title holders. Nancy, who was appointed from Columbus Crew, has now been in charge for six losses in eight matches.

“There is unity with the board,” insisted Nancy.

Asked directly about the speculation, Nancy replied: “I don’t think about it. I think about discovering solutions to help my team to excel on small moments.

Supporters' Anger Outside Parkhead

The fans made their feelings clear – directed at the dugout and directors – in their hundreds at full time. The hierarchy are reportedly likely to bring back the former boss, who steered the club during a temporary stint previously, should a change be made.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. But by saying that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. Not at all. The message is we are on the cusp, imminently close to reverse our form.”

Focus on the Details

He continues to cling to the fact Celtic play well for a half at a time. In fact, but for missed chances they could have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we haven’t scored a second goal,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but it's important to stay balanced.

“The standard we had at times was really, really, really high. This is the reality. I could not talk like that if it was not the case. But that’s why, when it comes to wins, I said it's a repeating pattern. For that reason I said that a change is coming to getting it right. Currently: the fine margins.”

“There were many, many good things that we did, as was the case today. The issue now comes down to sustaining it. My outlook would be different if it was not the case. This is why I firmly believe the team can to fix this.”

Opposition Reaction Response

Rangers manager played down talk of a serious challenge in spite of what seemed like a landmark win. “One match at a time, so we can really build up a challenge,” he said. “The faith in the squad is outstanding.”