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The under-pressure manager stated he was not afraid of the sack, maintaining, “I believe we are really close to a turnaround,” despite moving dangerously close to being fired with a convincing setback against the Ibrox side.

Another Meltdown Sees Derby Defeat

The home side were in front Rangers at the break but a collapse after the break allowed Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was brought in from the MLS, has now overseen six defeats in his first eight games.

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

Questioned about his own future, Nancy responded: “That’s not my focus. My focus is on working out methods to get the team to be good on small moments.

Supporters' Anger Erupts

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – towards the hierarchy – by gathering outside the stadium. The board are thought to be considering to re-appoint the former boss, who enjoyed a successful temporary stint last year, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. That is the situation for the moment. But in stating this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. Not at all. The message is the turnaround is near, extremely close to turn things around.”

“Really, Really Close”

Nancy highlights the fact his team show good levels for one half at a time. In fact, were it not for wastefulness in front of goal they might have been greater than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit other than the fact that we missed our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.

“The standard we had at stages was really, really, really high. That happened. I wouldn't speak so positively if it was not the case. Therefore, regarding outcomes, I said it's a repeating pattern. For that reason I feel we are nearly there to getting it right. Right now: the fine margins.”

“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, once more. The issue now is performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would not be if it was not the case. That’s why I am convinced we will manage to get back on track.”

Röhl’s Cautious Stance

Danny Röhl refused to contemplate a championship push despite what appeared to be a huge result. “We take it game by game, so we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The belief in the group is excellent.”