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The under-pressure manager insisted he had no concerns about the sack, asserting, “We are really close to things turning around,” despite moving dangerously close to the chopping block with a comprehensive loss to Rangers.

A Second-Half Meltdown Sees Derby Disaster

Celtic were ahead Rangers at half-time but a second-half capitulation let the Gers to draw level on points with the defending league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was hired from the MLS, has now been in charge for six setbacks in his first eight games.

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

Pressed on his own future, Nancy said: “I don’t think about it. I think about working out methods to aid my players to improve on the fine details.

Protest On Display

Hundreds of supporters displayed their anger – aimed at the hierarchy – by protesting at full time. The hierarchy are thought to be considering to return to the former boss, who steered the club during a caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the truth for the moment. However in stating that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am a defeatist guy. Absolutely not. The message is the turnaround is near, really, really close to turn things around.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

The coach continues to cling to the fact Celtic show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, were it not for wastefulness in front of goal they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but it's important to stay fair.

“The standard we had at stages was really, really, really high. That is a fact. I could not say that if it was different. That is the reason, when it comes to wins, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. For that reason I feel we are nearly there to things turning around. But for the moment: details, details, details.”

“There were a lot of encouraging signs that we did, as was the case today. However it’s about consistency. My message would not be if I didn't believe it. This is why I am a big believer we will manage to get back on track.”

The Rangers Boss Outlook

The victorious boss refused to contemplate a title charge in spite of what appeared to be a huge result. “Step by step, then we can really build up momentum,” he said. “The belief in the team is immense.”