Defiant Wilfried Nancy does not fear dismissal yet Celtic fans unleash fury after defeat.

Wilfried Nancy stated he was not afraid of the sack, maintaining, “We are extremely close to a turnaround,” in the wake of edging perilously close to the chopping block with a convincing loss to their arch-rivals.

Another Capitulation Results in Old Firm Defeat

Celtic were in front Rangers at half-time but a collapse after the break allowed the Gers to pull level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was appointed from the MLS, has now been in charge for six defeats in his last eight matches.

“We are together at the club,” insisted Nancy.

Pressed on his own future, the 48-year-old responded: “I don’t think about it. I concentrate on discovering solutions to help my team to be good on the fine details.

Supporters' Anger On Display

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – directed at the dugout and directors – by protesting outside the stadium. Club directors are reportedly likely to bring back the former boss, who had a fruitful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. So this is the situation for the moment. However in stating this is the reality, I am not saying that I am pessimistic. Not at all. My point is the turnaround is near, really, really close to reverse our form.”

“Really, Really Close”

He remains focused on the fact his team play well for one half at a time. Indeed, but for wastefulness in front of goal they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit other than the fact that we missed more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I must remain fair.

“The level we had at stages was of top quality. That happened. I wouldn't talk like that if it was not the case. That is the reason, regarding outcomes, I said this is the same story. Which is why I said that we are nearly there to getting it right. Right now: the fine margins.”

“We produced plenty of positives that we did, like today again. But now it’s about sustaining it. My message would change the same. That’s why I am a big believer we’re going to be able to get back on track.”

Opposition Reaction Outlook

Danny Röhl refused to contemplate a title charge despite what seemed like a landmark win. “We take it game by game, so we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The confidence in the group is immense.”