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Wilfried Nancy insisted he was not afraid of dismissal, asserting, “The team is very near to changing our fortunes,” even after sliding worryingly close to the exit with a convincing loss to the Ibrox side.

A Second-Half Meltdown Leads to Old Firm Loss

Celtic were in front their oldest rivals at half-time but a disastrous second period enabled Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was hired in December, has now been in charge for six setbacks in his first eight matches.

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

Asked directly about the speculation, he said: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on discovering solutions to aid my players to be good on the fine details.

Supporters' Anger Outside Parkhead

Celtic’s support displayed their anger – directed at the board and manager – by protesting outside the stadium. The board are thought to be considering to return to the interim manager, who enjoyed a successful interim spell previously, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. That is the truth for the moment. But when I say this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. Not at all. What I mean we are really close, really, really close to reverse our form.”

Focus on the Details

The coach remains focused on the fact the side show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, but for missed chances they might have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives aside from the fact that we didn't take our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I must remain fair.

“The performance we had at stages was really, really, really high. That is a fact. And I would not speak so positively if it was untrue. But that’s why, when it comes to wins, I noted it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I feel we are really close to getting it right. But for the moment: details, details, details.”

“There were plenty of positives that we did, once more. But now is sustaining it. My narrative would not be if it was not the case. Therefore I am convinced the team can to get back on track.”

Röhl’s Cautious Outlook

The victorious boss was cautious about a championship push in spite of what seemed like a landmark win. “We take it game by game, and we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the team is excellent.”