Bullish Nancy insists he is not worried about dismissal however Celtic fans show wrath following loss.
The under-pressure manager insisted he was not afraid of dismissal, asserting, “The team is extremely close to a turnaround,” even after moving dangerously close to being fired with a comprehensive defeat by the Ibrox side.
A Second-Half Meltdown Results in Derby Disaster
The Hoops were ahead their oldest rivals at the interval but a disastrous second period let the Gers to pull level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was hired in December, has now been in charge for six losses in eight fixtures.
“The board and I are united with the board,” stated Nancy.
Questioned about his own future, he responded: “That’s not my focus. I concentrate on discovering solutions to help my team to be good on small moments.
Protest Erupts
Celtic’s support voiced their fury – aimed at the dugout and directors – by protesting at Parkhead. The hierarchy are reportedly likely to re-appoint Martin O’Neill, who enjoyed a successful interim spell previously, should a change be made.
“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the reality for the moment. But by saying that’s how it is, that is not a sign that I am pessimistic. Absolutely not. My point is the turnaround is near, extremely close to change the narrative.”
Nancy’s Persistent Belief
He continues to cling to the fact Celtic play well for one half at a time. In fact, if not for wastefulness in front of goal they might have been better than 1-0 up. “I saw enough except the fact that we didn't take more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be objective.
“The performance we had at times was exceptionally high. This is the reality. And I would not speak so positively if it was untrue. That is the reason, regarding outcomes, I said we've seen this before. For that reason I said that we are nearly there to getting it right. But for the moment: details, details, details.”
“There were plenty of positives that we did, once more. However it’s about consistency. My narrative would change if it was not the case. This is why I firmly believe we will manage to get back on track.”
Opposition Reaction Response
Danny Röhl was cautious about a championship push even after what felt like a landmark win. “One match at a time, so we can really build up a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the group is immense.”
