Bullish Celtic's manager does not fear dismissal however supporters show fury following derby defeat.
The Celtic boss stated he had no concerns about losing his job, maintaining, “We are very near to changing our fortunes,” even after sliding worryingly close to being fired with a comprehensive setback against the Ibrox side.
A Second-Half Meltdown Leads to Derby Loss
The Hoops were ahead the visitors at half-time but a disastrous second period enabled the Gers to draw level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was brought in from the MLS, has now presided over six defeats in eight matches.
“There is unity at the club,” insisted Nancy.
Questioned about the speculation, he responded: “It’s not on my mind. I concentrate on discovering solutions to aid my players to improve on small moments.
Fan Fury Outside Parkhead
The fans displayed their anger – directed at the dugout and directors – by gathering outside the stadium. The board are reportedly likely to return to Martin O’Neill, who steered the club during a interim spell before Nancy was hired, should a change be made.
“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. So this is the situation for the moment. But in stating that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. Not at all. What I mean we are on the cusp, extremely close to turn things around.”
Focus on the Details
He highlights the fact his team play well for a half at a time. In fact, were it not for missed chances they could have been better than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit aside from the fact that we missed a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be fair.
“The level we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. This is the reality. And I would not 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 we are nearly there to getting it right. But for the moment: the fine margins.”
“We produced many, many good things that we did, like today again. But now comes down to consistency. My message would be different if it was not the case. Therefore I firmly believe we will manage to get back on track.”
Röhl’s Cautious Stance
Rangers manager refused to contemplate a serious challenge in spite of what seemed like a statement victory. “Step by step, so we can really build up momentum,” he said. “The belief in the team is immense.”
