🔗 Share this article

The under-pressure manager declared he had no concerns about the sack, maintaining, “I believe we are really close to a turnaround,” in the wake of sliding worryingly close to the chopping block with a comprehensive defeat by their arch-rivals.

Another Meltdown Results in Derby Disaster

The home side had led their oldest rivals at the interval but a collapse after the break let the Gers to draw level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was brought in from the MLS, has now been in charge for six defeats in eight matches.

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

Questioned about his own future, the 48-year-old said: “That’s not my focus. I concentrate on working out methods to get the team to improve on small moments.

Fan Fury On Display

Celtic’s support displayed their anger – towards the dugout and directors – by gathering at full time. The hierarchy would be most likely to re-appoint the former boss, who had a fruitful caretaker period previously, should a change be made.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the truth for the moment. But in stating this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am a defeatist guy. Not at all. The message is we are on the cusp, extremely close to change the narrative.”

“Really, Really Close”

Nancy remains focused on the fact the side play well for one half at a time. In fact, were it not for poor finishing they would have been better than 1-0 up. “There were positives aside from the fact that we didn't take our chances,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.

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

“I saw a lot of encouraging signs that we did, once more. However it’s about performing for 90 minutes. My narrative would not be the same. This is why I firmly believe the team can to turn things around.”

The Rangers Boss Response

Danny Röhl played down talk of a championship push even after what felt like a statement victory. “Step by step, then we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The belief in the group is outstanding.”