Bullish Nancy shows no fear of dismissal yet Celtic fans show fury after derby defeat.

The Celtic boss stated he did not fear losing his job, claiming, “The team is really close to a turnaround,” in the wake of edging perilously close to the exit with a heavy loss to Rangers.

A Second-Half Meltdown Leads to Old Firm Defeat

The home side were ahead the visitors at the interval but a collapse after the break let Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the reigning league title holders. Nancy, who was hired from the MLS, has now presided over six losses in his first eight games.

“The board and I are united at the club,” said Nancy.

Questioned about the speculation, the 48-year-old said: “That’s not my focus. I concentrate on discovering solutions to aid my players to improve on small moments.

Fan Fury Erupts

Celtic’s support displayed their anger – aimed at the hierarchy – in their hundreds at full time. The hierarchy would be most likely to return to the former boss, who had a fruitful caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. That is the truth for the moment. But when I say this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. No. What I mean we are really close, imminently close to change the narrative.”

“Really, Really Close”

He highlights the fact Celtic show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, if not for wastefulness in front of goal they would have been better than 1-0 up. “I saw enough other than the fact that we didn't take our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but it's important to stay balanced.

“The standard we had at times was of top quality. This is the reality. And I would not talk like that if it was untrue. That is the reason, in terms of results, I said we've seen this before. Which is why I feel we are nearly there to a shift in fortunes. Right now: the fine margins.”

“There were many, many good things that we did, once more. The issue now is performing for 90 minutes. My narrative would be different if I didn't believe it. This is why I am a big believer the team can to get back on track.”

The Rangers Boss Stance

The victorious boss was cautious about a title charge despite what seemed like a statement victory. “We take it game by game, and we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The confidence in the squad is immense.”