Unbowed Wilfried Nancy insists he is not worried about dismissal but the Parkhead faithful unleash fury following loss.
The under-pressure manager stated he did not fear losing his job, claiming, “We are very near to things turning around,” in the wake of moving dangerously close to being fired with a convincing setback against their arch-rivals.
A Second-Half Collapse Sees Old Firm Disaster
Celtic were in front their oldest rivals at half-time but a collapse after the break enabled the Gers to pull level on points with the current league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was appointed in December, has now overseen six losses in eight fixtures.
“The board and I are united with the board,” insisted Nancy.
Pressed on whether he was concerned, the 48-year-old responded: “It’s not on my mind. I concentrate on finding ways to aid my players to improve on the fine details.
Protest Erupts
Hundreds of supporters displayed their anger – towards the dugout and directors – in their hundreds outside the stadium. The board are reportedly likely to return to the former boss, who enjoyed a successful interim spell previously, if the Frenchman were sacked.
“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. So this is the reality for the moment. Yet by saying that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am giving up. Not at all. What I mean we are on the cusp, extremely close to turn things around.”
Focus on the Details
He remains focused on the fact Celtic can perform strongly for a half at a time. Indeed, if not for poor finishing they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit other than the fact that we missed a second goal,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but it's important to stay balanced.
“The performance we had at stages was really, really, really high. This is the reality. I could not talk like that if it was different. Therefore, regarding outcomes, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I believe we are really close to getting it right. Currently: the fine margins.”
“We produced many, many good things that we did, like today again. However comes down to sustaining it. My message would change if I didn't believe it. Therefore I am a big believer we’re going to be able to get back on track.”
The Rangers Boss Response
The victorious boss refused to contemplate a serious challenge even after what seemed like a statement victory. “We take it game by game, then we can really build up momentum,” he said. “The belief in the team is immense.”
