Unbowed Nancy does not fear the sack yet the Parkhead faithful show anger following defeat.

Wilfried Nancy declared he had no concerns about losing his job, maintaining, “We are very near to a turnaround,” in the wake of moving dangerously close to being fired with a comprehensive setback against the Ibrox side.

A Second-Half Meltdown Leads to Old Firm Disaster

Celtic had led Rangers at half-time but a disastrous second period let Rangers to pull level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was hired from the MLS, has now been in charge for six losses in his first eight games.

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

Questioned about the speculation, the 48-year-old responded: “It’s not on my mind. I concentrate on working out methods to help my team to excel on details.

Supporters' Anger Outside Parkhead

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – aimed at the board and manager – by protesting at Parkhead. The board are thought to be considering to re-appoint Martin O’Neill, who steered the club during a temporary stint before Nancy was hired, should a change be made.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. So this is the reality for the moment. Yet when I say this is the reality, I am not saying that I am pessimistic. Absolutely not. The message is we are really close, extremely close to turn things around.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

The coach highlights the fact Celtic play well for one half at a time. In fact, but for poor finishing they might have been more than 1-0 up. “I saw enough aside from the fact that we didn't take more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I must remain objective.

“The performance we had at times was exceptionally high. That happened. And I would not talk like that if it was untrue. Therefore, regarding outcomes, I noted we've seen this before. For that reason I believe we are really close to a shift in fortunes. Currently: small things.”

“There were plenty of positives that we did, once more. The issue now is performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would not be the same. That’s why I am a big believer the team can to get back on track.”

The Rangers Boss Outlook

Rangers manager played down talk of a serious challenge even after what felt like a statement victory. “We take it game by game, and we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The belief in the squad is immense.”