Unbowed Nancy shows no fear of the sack however Celtic fans show wrath following loss.
The under-pressure manager insisted he had no concerns about losing his job, asserting, “We are extremely close to a turnaround,” in the wake of moving dangerously close to the chopping block with a convincing setback against Rangers.
A Second-Half Meltdown Sees Derby Disaster
Celtic were in front their oldest rivals at half-time but a disastrous second period enabled the Gers to move level on points with the current league title holders. Nancy, who was hired from Columbus Crew, has now overseen six losses in eight fixtures.
“The board and I are united at the club,” said the manager.
Questioned about whether he was concerned, he responded: “It’s not on my mind. I think about discovering solutions to aid my players to improve on details.
Supporters' Anger On Display
Hundreds of supporters voiced their fury – directed at the board and manager – in their hundreds outside the stadium. The hierarchy would be most likely to bring back the former boss, who enjoyed a successful temporary stint previously, should a change be made.
“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the truth for the moment. Yet by saying that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am giving up. No. What I mean we are on the cusp, extremely close to turn things around.”
“Really, Really Close”
He remains focused on the fact Celtic 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. “The performance had merit except the fact that we didn't take more goals,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I must remain fair.
“The standard we had at stages was exceptionally high. That is a fact. And I would not speak so positively if it was untrue. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I noted this is the same story. That’s why I said that a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: details, details, details.”
“There were many, many good things that we did, once more. The issue now comes down to performing for 90 minutes. My narrative would change the same. This is why I am convinced we’re going to be able to fix this.”
Opposition Reaction Stance
Danny Röhl refused to contemplate a title charge despite what felt like a statement victory. “We take it game by game, and we can develop momentum,” he said. “The faith in the group is excellent.”