Unbowed Wilfried Nancy insists he is not worried about dismissal yet supporters display wrath after loss.

Wilfried Nancy declared he had no concerns about dismissal, maintaining, “I believe we are very near to things turning around,” despite moving dangerously close to the exit with a heavy defeat by the Ibrox side.

A Second-Half Collapse Results in Old Firm Loss

Celtic were in front Rangers at half-time but a second-half capitulation enabled Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the defending league title holders. The French coach, who was brought in in December, has now been in charge for six losses in his first eight fixtures.

“The board and I are united at the club,” insisted Nancy.

Questioned about whether he was concerned, the 48-year-old said: “I don’t think about it. I think about finding ways to help my team to excel on the fine details.

Supporters' Anger Outside Parkhead

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – aimed at the hierarchy – by gathering at Parkhead. Club directors are reportedly likely to return to the interim manager, who steered the club during a interim spell last year, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the situation for the moment. Yet in stating this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am giving up. No. My point is the turnaround is near, really, really close to turn things around.”

Focus on the Details

The coach highlights the fact his team play well for a half at a time. For instance, were it not for missed chances they might have been more than 1-0 up. “I saw enough except the fact that we haven’t scored our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be fair.

“The performance we had at times was really, really, really high. That is a fact. And I would not talk like that if it was not the case. But that’s why, regarding outcomes, I mentioned we've seen this before. Which is why I said that a change is coming to getting it right. But for the moment: small things.”

“We produced many, many good things that we did, once more. But now is performing for 90 minutes. My narrative would change the same. This is why I am a big believer we’re going to be able to fix this.”

Röhl’s Cautious Stance

Danny Röhl was cautious about a title charge in spite of what seemed like a landmark win. “We take it game by game, then we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The faith in the squad is excellent.”