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The under-pressure manager declared he was not afraid of losing his job, maintaining, “We are very near to a turnaround,” in the wake of edging perilously close to the exit with a convincing loss to the Ibrox side.

Another Collapse Sees Derby Loss

Celtic were in front Rangers at the break but a collapse after the break let Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was appointed from the MLS, has now overseen six losses in eight matches.

“The board and I are united with the board,” stated the manager.

Questioned about the speculation, he responded: “It’s not on my mind. I think about finding ways to aid my players to improve on the fine details.

Protest On Display

Hundreds of supporters voiced their fury – aimed at the board and manager – in their hundreds outside the stadium. The hierarchy are thought to be considering to re-appoint the former boss, who had a fruitful caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. That is the truth for the moment. Yet in stating this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. No. The message is we are really close, extremely close to change the narrative.”

“Really, Really Close”

The coach remains focused on the fact his team play well for 45 minutes at a time. Indeed, were it not for wastefulness in front of goal they could have been greater than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we haven’t scored a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be objective.

“The level we had at stages was really, really, really high. That happened. I wouldn't speak so positively if it was not the case. That is the reason, in terms of results, I noted we've seen this before. Which is why I feel we are really close to things turning around. Right now: small things.”

“I saw a lot of encouraging signs that we did, like today again. However it’s about consistency. My message would change the same. This is why I am a big believer we’re going to be able to get back on track.”

Opposition Reaction Response

Danny Röhl refused to contemplate a title charge despite what felt like a landmark win. “We take it game by game, and we can gradually build something here,” he said. “The belief in the squad is outstanding.”