🔗 Share this article Defiant Nancy insists he is not worried about dismissal but Celtic fans show wrath following defeat. The under-pressure manager declared he did not fear dismissal, claiming, “The team is very near to changing our fortunes,” despite edging perilously close to the chopping block with a comprehensive loss to their arch-rivals. A Second-Half Meltdown Sees Old Firm Loss The Hoops were in front their oldest rivals at the interval but a second-half capitulation allowed Rangers to move level on points with the reigning league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was appointed in December, has now been in charge for six losses in eight fixtures. “The board and I are united with the board,” said Nancy. Pressed on the speculation, Nancy said: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on finding ways to help my team to be good on details. Fan Fury Outside Parkhead The fans displayed their anger – aimed at the dugout and directors – by protesting at full time. The board would be most likely to return to the interim manager, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if the Frenchman were sacked. “It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. Yet in stating that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. Not at all. My point is we are really close, extremely close to change the narrative.” Focus on the Details Nancy remains focused on the fact his team can perform strongly for 45 minutes at a time. Indeed, if not for poor finishing they might have been better than 1-0 up. “There were positives aside from the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be fair. “The level we had at times was exceptionally high. That is a fact. And I would not speak so positively if it was not the case. Therefore, in terms of results, I mentioned this is the same story. For that reason I believe we are nearly there to getting it right. But for the moment: small things.” “I saw a lot of encouraging signs that we did, as was the case today. But now it’s about performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would not be the same. This is why I am convinced we will manage to fix this.” Opposition Reaction Response The victorious boss played down talk of a serious challenge despite what seemed like a huge result. “Step by step, then we can develop something here,” he said. “The faith in the squad is excellent.”