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The under-pressure manager declared he did not fear dismissal, asserting, “I believe we are extremely close to things turning around,” despite edging perilously close to being fired with a heavy loss to the Ibrox side.

A Second-Half Capitulation Sees Derby Disaster

The Hoops were ahead Rangers at the break but a collapse after the break enabled Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was brought in in December, has now overseen six defeats in eight matches.

“The board and I are united at the club,” insisted the manager.

Asked directly about the speculation, he responded: “I don’t think about it. I think about working out methods to aid my players to be good on small moments.

Protest Outside Parkhead

Celtic’s support displayed their anger – towards the dugout and directors – by gathering at Parkhead. Club directors are thought to be considering to bring back the former boss, who had a fruitful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the situation for the moment. But by saying that’s how it is, that is not a sign that I am a defeatist guy. Absolutely not. My point is we are really close, really, really close to turn things around.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

The coach highlights the fact his team show good levels for a half at a time. Indeed, were it not for poor finishing they could have been greater than 1-0 up. “I saw enough except the fact that we missed more goals,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.

“The performance we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. This is the reality. And I would not say that if it was untrue. Therefore, in terms of results, I said this is the same story. For that reason I said that we are nearly there to a shift in fortunes. Right now: small things.”

“I saw many, many good things that we did, like today again. The issue now is sustaining it. My message would change if it was not the case. This is why I firmly believe we’re going to be able to fix this.”

Röhl’s Cautious Stance

Rangers manager refused to contemplate a title charge in spite of what seemed like a statement victory. “One match at a time, then we can develop something here,” he said. “The belief in the squad is outstanding.”