Defiant Nancy does not fear being fired but Celtic fans unleash anger after loss.

Wilfried Nancy insisted he had no concerns about the sack, claiming, “The team is extremely close to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of sliding worryingly close to the chopping block with a heavy defeat by the Ibrox side.

A Second-Half Collapse Leads to Derby Disaster

The home side were ahead the visitors at the interval but a second-half capitulation enabled the Gers to move level on points with the defending league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was brought in in December, has now presided over six setbacks in his last eight fixtures.

“We are together with the board,” stated the manager.

Pressed on his own future, he responded: “It’s not on my mind. I think about discovering solutions to aid my players to improve on small moments.

Supporters' Anger Outside Parkhead

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – directed at the hierarchy – by gathering at Parkhead. Club directors would be most likely to re-appoint Martin O’Neill, who steered the club during a caretaker period previously, if Nancy departs.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the reality for the moment. However when I say this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am a defeatist guy. No. What I mean the turnaround is near, imminently close to change the narrative.”

“Really, Really Close”

The coach continues to cling to the fact his team play well for one half at a time. In fact, but for wastefulness in front of goal they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit aside from the fact that we haven’t scored a second goal,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I must remain objective.

“The standard we had at times was exceptionally high. That happened. I wouldn't speak so positively if it was untrue. That is the reason, regarding outcomes, I said we've seen this before. That’s why I said that we are really close to getting it right. Right now: details, details, details.”

“I saw plenty of positives that we did, once more. However is sustaining it. My outlook would not be if I didn't believe it. Therefore I firmly believe we will manage to get back on track.”

Opposition Reaction Response

The victorious boss refused to contemplate a championship push in spite of what felt like a landmark win. “One match at a time, then we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The faith in the group is excellent.”