Bullish Nancy does not fear the sack but Celtic fans display fury after loss.
Wilfried Nancy declared he had no concerns about losing his job, asserting, “We are extremely close to things turning around,” in the wake of edging perilously close to being fired with a heavy setback against Rangers.
Another Collapse Sees Derby Disaster
Celtic had led the visitors at the break but a second-half capitulation enabled Rangers to draw level on points with the current league title holders. The French coach, who was brought in from the MLS, has now presided over six losses in eight fixtures.
“There is unity at the club,” said the manager.
Asked directly about his own future, the 48-year-old replied: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on working out methods to aid my players to be good on the fine details.
Supporters' Anger Erupts
Hundreds of supporters displayed their anger – aimed at the hierarchy – by protesting at Parkhead. The hierarchy would be most likely to bring back the former boss, who steered the club during a temporary stint previously, if the Frenchman were sacked.
“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the reality for the moment. However when I say that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. No. My point is we are on the cusp, extremely close to change the narrative.”
Focus on the Details
He continues to cling to the fact Celtic can perform strongly for one half at a time. In fact, were it not 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 it's important to stay objective.
“The level we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. That is a fact. And I would not speak so positively if it was not the case. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I mentioned this is the same story. Which is why I believe a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. Currently: the fine margins.”
“I saw a lot of encouraging signs that we did, as was the case today. However comes down to consistency. My outlook would change if it was not the case. This is why I am a big believer we will manage to fix this.”
Opposition Reaction Outlook
The victorious boss refused to contemplate a championship push in spite of what felt like a statement victory. “One match at a time, so we can develop a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the squad is immense.”
