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The Celtic boss declared he had no concerns about losing his job, maintaining, “We are extremely close to things turning around,” even after edging perilously close to the chopping block with a heavy defeat by the Ibrox side.

A Second-Half Capitulation Sees Derby Defeat

The Hoops were in front Rangers at the break but a collapse after the break allowed Rangers to move level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was hired from the MLS, has now presided over six losses in his last eight games.

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

Asked directly about the speculation, the 48-year-old said: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on working out methods to aid my players to excel on the fine details.

Protest On Display

The fans displayed their anger – towards the dugout and directors – in their hundreds at full time. The hierarchy would be most likely to bring back the former boss, who enjoyed a successful interim spell before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the situation for the moment. But when I say this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am giving up. Not at all. What I mean we are on the cusp, imminently close to reverse our form.”

Focus on the Details

Nancy remains focused on the fact his team show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. In fact, were it not for poor finishing they could have been better than 1-0 up. “I saw enough except the fact that we haven’t scored our chances,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but it's important to stay fair.

“The standard we had at certain moments was of top quality. That happened. And I would not speak so positively if it was untrue. But that’s why, regarding outcomes, I said it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I said that a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. Currently: details, details, details.”

“There were many, many good things that we did, as was the case today. However it’s about consistency. My narrative would be different if I didn't believe it. That’s why I am convinced we will manage to turn things around.”

Opposition Reaction Response

Danny Röhl refused to contemplate a serious challenge despite what seemed like a huge result. “We take it game by game, then we can develop a challenge,” he said. “The confidence in the group is immense.”