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Wilfried Nancy insisted he did not fear dismissal, asserting, “The team is really close to changing our fortunes,” despite edging perilously close to the chopping block with a comprehensive setback against Rangers.

Another Collapse Sees Old Firm Disaster

The home side were ahead Rangers at half-time but a disastrous second period allowed Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was hired from the MLS, has now presided over six setbacks in eight games.

“There is unity at the club,” insisted Nancy.

Pressed on the speculation, Nancy said: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on discovering solutions to get the team to be good on the fine details.

Fan Fury Outside Parkhead

Celtic’s support displayed their anger – directed at the board and manager – by gathering outside the stadium. The hierarchy would be most likely to bring back Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful interim spell before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. But in stating this is the reality, I am not saying that I am giving up. No. The message is we are really close, imminently close to change the narrative.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

Nancy highlights the fact the side can perform strongly for 45 minutes at a time. Indeed, but for wastefulness in front of goal they could have been better than 1-0 up. “I saw enough except the fact that we missed more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but it's important to stay fair.

“The standard we had at stages was exceptionally high. That is a fact. I could not say that if it was different. That is the reason, when it comes to wins, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I believe we are nearly there to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: the fine margins.”

“I saw many, many good things that we did, like today again. But now is sustaining it. My message would change the same. Therefore I am convinced we will manage to get back on track.”

Röhl’s Cautious Stance

Danny Röhl played down talk of a title charge in spite of what seemed like a huge result. “We take it game by game, then we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The faith in the group is excellent.”