Unbowed Celtic's manager insists he is not worried about the sack however Celtic fans show fury after defeat.
Wilfried Nancy stated he was not afraid of losing his job, asserting, “We are extremely close to things turning around,” in the wake of edging perilously close to the chopping block with a heavy defeat by the Ibrox side.
A Second-Half Collapse Results in Derby Loss
Celtic were ahead Rangers at half-time but a collapse after the break allowed Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the current league title holders. The French coach, who was brought in in December, has now been in charge for six losses in eight matches.
“We are together at the club,” said the manager.
Pressed on the speculation, he said: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on discovering solutions to help my team to excel on the fine details.
Fan Fury Erupts
Celtic’s support made their feelings clear – towards the hierarchy – by protesting at full time. The board are reportedly likely to bring back Martin O’Neill, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.
“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. However when I say that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. No. The message is we are really close, extremely close to change the narrative.”
Nancy’s Persistent Belief
Nancy remains focused on the fact his team can perform strongly for a half at a time. Indeed, if not for missed chances they might have been greater than 1-0 up. “There were positives aside from the fact that we haven’t scored our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but it's important to stay objective.
“The level we had at stages was really, really, really high. That happened. And I would not talk like that if it was different. But that’s why, when it comes to wins, I said we've seen this before. That’s why I believe we are really close to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: details, details, details.”
“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, as was the case today. But now comes down to consistency. My message would not be if I didn't believe it. That’s why I am a big believer the team can to get back on track.”
Opposition Reaction Outlook
The victorious boss was cautious about a serious challenge despite what felt like a huge result. “We take it game by game, so we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The confidence in the group is immense.”
