Defiant Wilfried Nancy insists he is not worried about the sack however Celtic fans show wrath after defeat.

The under-pressure manager declared he had no concerns about dismissal, maintaining, “The team is really close to changing our fortunes,” despite moving dangerously close to the chopping block with a heavy setback against their arch-rivals.

Another Meltdown Sees Derby Loss

The Hoops were in front Rangers at the break but a second-half capitulation let the Gers to draw level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was hired in December, has now been in charge for six losses in his first eight fixtures.

“We are together at the club,” insisted Nancy.

Asked directly about the speculation, he responded: “It’s not on my mind. I think about finding ways to get the team to improve on the fine details.

Supporters' Anger Outside Parkhead

Celtic’s support displayed their anger – aimed at the hierarchy – in their hundreds at Parkhead. Club directors are reportedly likely 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 situation for the moment. However by saying this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am giving up. Not at all. What I mean we are on the cusp, extremely close to reverse our form.”

Focus on the Details

He remains focused on the fact Celtic can perform strongly for one half at a time. In fact, but 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 acknowledge that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.

“The standard we had at certain moments was exceptionally high. This is the reality. I could not talk like that if it was untrue. Therefore, in terms of results, I mentioned this is the same story. For that reason I believe we are really close to things turning around. Currently: small things.”

“I saw plenty of positives that we did, as was the case today. The issue now it’s about performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would not be if I didn't believe it. This is why I firmly believe we will manage to fix this.”

Röhl’s Cautious Stance

The victorious boss was cautious about a serious challenge even after what felt like a landmark win. “One match at a time, and we can develop a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the team is immense.”

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