Unbowed Wilfried Nancy shows no fear of the sack yet supporters display wrath after loss.

The under-pressure manager stated he had no concerns about losing his job, maintaining, “I believe we are very near to a turnaround,” in the wake of sliding worryingly close to being fired with a heavy loss to the Ibrox side.

A Second-Half Meltdown Results in Old Firm Disaster

The Hoops were in front the visitors at the break but a second-half capitulation allowed Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the reigning league title holders. Nancy, who was appointed from Columbus Crew, has now presided over six defeats in his last eight games.

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

Asked directly about whether he was concerned, Nancy said: “That’s not my focus. I think about discovering solutions to help my team to be good on small moments.

Protest On Display

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – towards the hierarchy – by protesting at Parkhead. The board are thought to be considering to return to Martin O’Neill, who enjoyed a successful interim spell previously, should a change be made.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. That is the reality for the moment. However by saying that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. No. My point is the turnaround is near, extremely close to turn things around.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

The coach continues to cling to the fact his team show good levels for a half at a time. In fact, but for missed chances they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “There were positives except the fact that we missed more goals,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be fair.

“The level we had at stages was really, really, really high. That is a fact. I could not speak so positively if it was different. But that’s why, regarding outcomes, I said it's a repeating pattern. For that reason I feel we are really close to a shift in fortunes. Currently: details, details, details.”

“I saw plenty of positives that we did, like today again. The issue now is performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would change if it was not the case. That’s why I am convinced we’re going to be able to turn things around.”

Opposition Reaction Outlook

The victorious boss refused to contemplate a serious challenge despite what appeared to be a statement victory. “One match at a time, then we can develop momentum,” he said. “The faith in the squad is immense.”