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The Celtic boss stated he did not fear dismissal, claiming, “I believe we are very near to things turning around,” even after edging perilously close to the chopping block with a convincing loss to the Ibrox side.

A Second-Half Collapse Leads to Derby Defeat

Celtic were in front their oldest rivals at the interval but a collapse after the break allowed Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the current league title holders. The French coach, who was appointed from the MLS, has now presided over six defeats in his last eight fixtures.

“There is unity with the board,” insisted the manager.

Asked directly about his own future, the 48-year-old replied: “That’s not my focus. I think about discovering solutions to aid my players to excel on the fine details.

Supporters' Anger On Display

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – directed at the dugout and directors – by gathering outside the stadium. Club directors are thought to be considering to bring back the former boss, who enjoyed a successful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, should a change be made.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. But when I say this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am giving up. No. What I mean the turnaround is near, extremely close to change the narrative.”

Focus on the Details

Nancy remains focused on the fact his team play well for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, if not for missed chances they would have been more than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit aside from the fact that we didn't take a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I must remain balanced.

“The standard we had at stages was really, really, really high. This is the reality. I wouldn't talk like that if it was different. That is the reason, when it comes to wins, I said this is the same story. Which is why I believe we are really close to things turning around. But for the moment: the fine margins.”

“We produced plenty of positives that we did, once more. The issue now is consistency. My outlook would change if it was not the case. Therefore I am a big believer we’re going to be able to fix this.”

The Rangers Boss Response

The victorious boss refused to contemplate a title charge even after what seemed like a statement victory. “We take it game by game, then we can develop something here,” he said. “The belief in the group is outstanding.”