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The under-pressure manager stated he was not afraid of the sack, maintaining, “The team is very near to things turning around,” despite edging perilously close to the chopping block with a comprehensive setback against Rangers.

Another Meltdown Sees Derby Disaster

Celtic were ahead Rangers at half-time but a collapse after the break allowed Danny Röhl’s team to move level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was brought in in December, has now overseen six setbacks in eight matches.

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

Questioned about the speculation, the 48-year-old said: “I don’t think about it. I think about working out methods to help my team to be good on the fine details.

Fan Fury Outside Parkhead

The fans made their feelings clear – towards the dugout and directors – by gathering at Parkhead. The hierarchy are reportedly likely to re-appoint the former boss, who steered the club during a interim spell last year, if Nancy departs.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the situation for the moment. However when I say that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. Not at all. What I mean we are really close, really, really close to turn things around.”

“Really, Really Close”

Nancy highlights the fact Celtic can perform strongly for one half at a time. For instance, were it not for missed chances they could have been greater than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit except the fact that we missed our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be fair.

“The level we had at stages was really, really, really high. This is the reality. I wouldn't talk like that if it was untrue. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. For that reason I believe a change is coming to getting it right. Currently: details, details, details.”

“There were many, many good things that we did, once more. But now it’s about consistency. My outlook would be different if it was not the case. This is why I am convinced we will manage to turn things around.”

The Rangers Boss Outlook

Rangers manager refused to contemplate a serious challenge in spite of what felt like a landmark win. “One match at a time, so we can develop a challenge,” he said. “The confidence in the team is immense.”