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The under-pressure manager stated he had no concerns about the sack, asserting, “We are very near to a turnaround,” despite sliding worryingly close to the exit with a heavy setback against Rangers.

Another Meltdown Leads to Old Firm Loss

Celtic had led Rangers at half-time but a collapse after the break let the Gers to draw level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was hired from Columbus Crew, has now been in charge for six setbacks in his last eight fixtures.

“There is unity at the club,” insisted the manager.

Asked directly about his own future, Nancy responded: “It’s not on my mind. My focus is on discovering solutions to aid my players to improve on the fine details.

Supporters' Anger On Display

Hundreds of supporters displayed their anger – directed at the board and manager – in their hundreds at Parkhead. Club directors would be most likely to re-appoint Martin O’Neill, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period last year, should a change be made.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the truth for the moment. But when I say this is the reality, I am not saying that I am giving up. No. My point is the turnaround is near, imminently close to change the narrative.”

Focus on the Details

The coach continues to cling to the fact the side can perform strongly for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, if not for poor finishing they would have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives aside from the fact that we missed our chances,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I must remain objective.

“The standard we had at certain moments was of top quality. That is a fact. I could not speak so positively if it was different. Therefore, in terms of results, I said we've seen this before. That’s why I said that we are really close to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: details, details, details.”

“There were plenty of positives that we did, as was the case today. The issue now comes down to sustaining it. My narrative would change the same. Therefore I am a big believer we will manage to fix this.”

The Rangers Boss Stance

The victorious boss was cautious about a title charge in spite of what felt like a statement victory. “Step by step, so we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The faith in the squad is outstanding.”