Unbowed Wilfried Nancy shows no fear of being fired but Celtic fans unleash anger following loss.
Wilfried Nancy insisted he was not afraid of dismissal, maintaining, “The team is really close to changing our fortunes,” despite moving dangerously close to the chopping block with a comprehensive defeat by Rangers.
Another Meltdown Leads to Old Firm Disaster
Celtic were in front Rangers at the break but a second-half capitulation let the Gers to draw level on points with the reigning league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was appointed from the MLS, has now overseen six losses in his last eight games.
“We are together with the board,” stated the manager.
Pressed on whether he was concerned, Nancy replied: “I don’t think about it. I concentrate on working out methods to get the team to be good on small moments.
Fan Fury Outside Parkhead
Hundreds of supporters voiced their fury – towards the board and manager – by protesting at full time. The board would be most likely to return to the interim manager, who had a fruitful interim spell before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.
“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. That is the situation for the moment. However by saying that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am giving up. Not at all. The message is we are on the cusp, extremely close to change the narrative.”
Focus on the Details
He remains focused on the fact the side show good levels for one half at a time. In fact, were it not for missed chances they could have been better than 1-0 up. “There were positives except the fact that we haven’t scored our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.
“The level we had at times was really, really, really high. That happened. 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 feel a change is coming to things turning around. Right now: the fine margins.”
“There were plenty of positives that we did, as was the case today. However is sustaining it. My narrative would change the same. This is why I am convinced the team can to turn things around.”
The Rangers Boss Outlook
Danny Röhl played down talk of a title charge despite what appeared to be a huge result. “One match at a time, then we can really build up momentum,” he said. “The belief in the team is immense.”
