Unbowed Celtic's manager insists he is not worried about the sack however Celtic fans unleash anger after defeat.
Wilfried Nancy stated he had no concerns about the sack, asserting, “We are extremely close to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of moving dangerously close to the chopping block with a comprehensive loss to their arch-rivals.
A Second-Half Collapse Results in Derby Loss
Celtic were ahead Rangers at half-time but a collapse after the break enabled the Gers to pull level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was appointed from Columbus Crew, has now overseen six defeats in eight matches.
“There is unity with the board,” stated the manager.
Asked directly about whether he was concerned, he replied: “It’s not on my mind. I think about discovering solutions to get the team to be good on the fine details.
Fan Fury On Display
Hundreds of supporters made their feelings clear – aimed at the dugout and directors – by protesting at Parkhead. Club directors are thought to be considering to re-appoint the interim manager, who had a fruitful temporary stint previously, if Nancy departs.
“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. However by saying that’s how it is, that is not a sign that I am giving up. Absolutely not. The message is the turnaround is near, extremely close to turn things around.”
Focus on the Details
The coach highlights the fact the side can perform strongly for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, were it not for poor finishing they would have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives except the fact that we missed a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I must remain balanced.
“The performance we had at times was exceptionally high. That is a fact. I could not talk like that if it was different. Therefore, in terms of results, I mentioned we've seen this before. That’s why I said that we are really close to things turning around. But for the moment: details, details, details.”
“I saw many, many good things that we did, as was the case today. But now it’s about sustaining it. My narrative would not be if it was not the case. This is why I am a big believer we’re going to be able to fix this.”
The Rangers Boss Outlook
Danny Röhl was cautious about a serious challenge in spite of what appeared to be a statement victory. “We take it game by game, then we can gradually build something here,” he said. “The confidence in the team is excellent.”