Unbowed Celtic's manager does not fear being fired yet Celtic fans show fury after defeat.

The Celtic boss declared he had no concerns about losing his job, asserting, “We are extremely close to a turnaround,” even after sliding worryingly close to the exit with a convincing setback against the Ibrox side.

Another Capitulation Leads to Derby Loss

The Hoops had led Rangers at the break but a second-half capitulation let the Gers to pull level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was brought in from Columbus Crew, has now presided over six defeats in eight fixtures.

“There is unity with the board,” stated Nancy.

Asked directly about his own future, Nancy responded: “I don’t think about it. I concentrate on discovering solutions to help my team to excel on the fine details.

Protest Erupts

Hundreds of supporters made their feelings clear – towards the dugout and directors – by gathering outside the stadium. The board are thought to be considering to return to the former boss, who enjoyed a successful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. However when I say that’s how it is, that is not a sign that I am pessimistic. Absolutely not. The message is the turnaround is near, imminently close to turn things around.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

The coach remains focused on the fact his team play well for a half at a time. For instance, but for poor finishing they might have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but it's important to stay objective.

“The performance we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. This is the reality. I wouldn't talk like that if it was untrue. But that’s why, in terms of results, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I said that a change is coming to getting it right. Currently: small things.”

“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, like today again. But now comes down to performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would not be the same. Therefore I am a big believer we will manage to get back on track.”

The Rangers Boss Response

The victorious boss refused to contemplate a title charge in spite of what felt like a statement victory. “One match at a time, then we can really build up a challenge,” he said. “The confidence in the group is immense.”