Unbowed Nancy insists he is not worried about being fired however Celtic fans unleash wrath following defeat.
The Celtic boss insisted he did not fear dismissal, maintaining, “The team is really close to things turning around,” despite sliding worryingly close to the chopping block with a heavy defeat by their arch-rivals.
Another Collapse Sees Old Firm Defeat
Celtic were in front the visitors at the interval but a second-half capitulation enabled Rangers to draw level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was hired from the MLS, has now been in charge for six defeats in his first eight games.
“There is unity with the board,” insisted Nancy.
Questioned about whether he was concerned, the 48-year-old responded: “That’s not my focus. I think about discovering solutions to help my team to be good on the fine details.
Protest Outside Parkhead
The fans voiced their fury – directed at the dugout and directors – by gathering at full time. The hierarchy are thought to be considering to re-appoint the interim manager, who steered the club during a temporary stint before Nancy was hired, should a change be made.
“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. That is the truth for the moment. But in stating that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am a defeatist guy. No. My point is we are on the cusp, extremely close to reverse our form.”
Focus on the Details
The coach continues to cling to the fact the side show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. In fact, but for wastefulness in front of goal they could have been more than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit except the fact that we missed our chances,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but it's important to stay balanced.
“The level we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. This is the reality. And I would not say that if it was different. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I noted this is the same story. Which is why I feel we are nearly there to getting it right. But for the moment: the fine margins.”
“There were a lot of encouraging signs that we did, once more. The issue now comes down to sustaining it. My message would not be if I didn't believe it. That’s why I firmly believe we’re going to be able to fix this.”
The Rangers Boss Stance
Rangers manager refused to contemplate a title charge despite what felt like a statement victory. “We take it game by game, so we can really build up something here,” he said. “The faith in the group is outstanding.”
