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The under-pressure manager stated he had no concerns about dismissal, maintaining, “The team is really close to changing our fortunes,” even after sliding worryingly close to the chopping block with a comprehensive defeat by their arch-rivals.

Another Meltdown Sees Old Firm Loss

The home side were in front the visitors at the interval but a collapse after the break allowed Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was appointed from Columbus Crew, has now been in charge for six defeats in eight fixtures.

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

Asked directly about his own future, the 48-year-old replied: “That’s not my focus. I think about discovering solutions to help my team to excel on the fine details.

Fan Fury On Display

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – directed at the dugout and directors – by protesting outside the stadium. Club directors would be most likely to re-appoint Martin O’Neill, who enjoyed a successful interim spell before Nancy was hired, should a change be made.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the reality for the moment. Yet when I say this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. Absolutely not. What I mean the turnaround is near, imminently close to turn things around.”

Focus on the Details

He continues to cling to the fact the side show good levels for one half at a time. Indeed, were it not for wastefulness in front of goal they could have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I must remain fair.

“The standard we had at certain moments was of top quality. That is a fact. I could not talk like that if it was different. But that’s why, in terms of results, I noted this is the same story. That’s why I said that a change is coming to things turning around. But for the moment: details, details, details.”

“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, once more. But now comes down to sustaining it. My message would change if it was not the case. That’s why I am a big believer we will manage to get back on track.”

The Rangers Boss Stance

The victorious boss played down talk of a championship push in spite of what appeared to be a landmark win. “One match at a time, so we can really build up a challenge,” he said. “The confidence in the team is immense.”