Bullish Nancy does not fear being fired however supporters unleash fury following derby defeat.

The Celtic boss declared he had no concerns about losing his job, maintaining, “We are extremely close to a turnaround,” in the wake of edging perilously close to being fired with a convincing loss to Rangers.

A Second-Half Meltdown Leads to Derby Defeat

The Hoops were in front the visitors at half-time but a second-half capitulation allowed Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was appointed from the MLS, has now overseen six defeats in his last eight fixtures.

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

Questioned about the speculation, he said: “It’s not on my mind. I think about discovering solutions to help my team to excel on small moments.

Supporters' Anger On Display

The fans voiced their fury – directed at the dugout and directors – by gathering outside the stadium. Club directors are thought to be considering to bring back the former boss, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period previously, if Nancy departs.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the truth for the moment. However when I say this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am a defeatist guy. No. The message is we are on the cusp, imminently close to reverse our form.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

Nancy continues to cling to the fact the side can perform strongly for a half at a time. In fact, if not for poor finishing they might have been better than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit aside from the fact that we missed our chances,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I must remain balanced.

“The level we had at times was of top quality. That happened. I wouldn't speak so positively if it was not the case. That is the reason, when it comes to wins, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I believe a change is coming to getting it right. But for the moment: details, details, details.”

“There were a lot of encouraging signs that we did, as was the case today. However is consistency. My outlook would not be if I didn't believe it. This is why I am convinced we’re going to be able to get back on track.”

Opposition Reaction Stance

Danny Röhl was cautious about a serious challenge even after what felt like a huge result. “We take it game by game, and we can really build up a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the group is immense.”