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The Celtic boss insisted he did not fear losing his job, claiming, “I believe we are really close to things turning around,” in the wake of edging perilously close to the exit with a heavy loss to Rangers.

A Second-Half Meltdown Sees Old Firm Defeat

The home side had led Rangers at half-time but a second-half capitulation enabled the Gers to move level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was brought in from the MLS, has now overseen six setbacks in eight games.

“The board and I are united with the board,” stated the manager.

Pressed on the speculation, Nancy said: “It’s not on my mind. I concentrate on discovering solutions to help my team to be good on the fine details.

Fan Fury Erupts

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – aimed at the hierarchy – by protesting at full time. Club directors would be most likely to re-appoint the interim manager, who steered the club during a temporary stint previously, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“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. Absolutely not. The message is we are on the cusp, extremely close to reverse our form.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

The coach highlights the fact the side play well for 45 minutes at a time. Indeed, were it not for poor finishing they could have been more than 1-0 up. “I saw enough except the fact that we didn't take more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I must remain fair.

“The level we had at stages was really, really, really high. That happened. I could not say that if it was untrue. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I said we've seen this before. That’s why I feel we are really close to things turning around. But for the moment: small things.”

“There were plenty of positives that we did, as was the case today. However comes down to consistency. My narrative would not be 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 Response

Rangers manager was cautious about a title charge even after what felt like a landmark win. “Step by step, and we can really build up something here,” he said. “The faith in the group is immense.”