Unbowed Nancy insists he is not worried about being fired however supporters unleash anger following loss.
The Celtic boss insisted he was not afraid of losing his job, maintaining, “We are very near to a turnaround,” even after sliding worryingly close to the exit with a convincing defeat by Rangers.
A Second-Half Capitulation Results in Derby Defeat
The Hoops were ahead the visitors at half-time but a collapse after the break allowed Danny Röhl’s team to move level on points with the current league title holders. The French coach, who was brought in from Columbus Crew, has now presided over six defeats in eight matches.
“The board and I are united at the club,” stated Nancy.
Asked directly about his own future, the 48-year-old responded: “That’s not my focus. My focus is on discovering solutions to get the team to excel on small moments.
Protest Erupts
The fans made their feelings clear – towards the hierarchy – by protesting at full time. The hierarchy are thought to be considering to re-appoint the interim manager, who had a fruitful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, if the Frenchman were sacked.
“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the truth for the moment. But by saying that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am giving up. No. My point is the turnaround is near, really, really close to turn things around.”
Nancy’s Persistent Belief
Nancy highlights the fact the side play well for one half at a time. For instance, if not for missed chances they might have been greater than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we missed more goals,” he said. “I know that we lost, but it's important to stay balanced.
“The performance we had at certain moments was exceptionally high. That happened. And I would not talk like that if it was not the case. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I said we've seen this before. Which is why I believe we are nearly there to things turning around. But for the moment: small things.”
“I saw many, many good things that we did, once more. The issue now is performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would not be the same. That’s why I firmly believe the team can to fix this.”
Opposition Reaction Outlook
Danny Röhl played down talk of a championship push even after what appeared to be a huge result. “We take it game by game, and we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the group is excellent.”
