Defiant Wilfried Nancy does not fear the sack however the Parkhead faithful show fury following loss.

Wilfried Nancy stated he had no concerns about losing his job, asserting, “We are really close to things turning around,” even after sliding worryingly close to being fired with a heavy loss to the Ibrox side.

A Second-Half Meltdown Sees Derby Disaster

The Hoops were in front Rangers at half-time but a disastrous second period enabled Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the reigning league title holders. Nancy, who was brought in from Columbus Crew, has now overseen six setbacks in his last eight games.

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

Questioned about whether he was concerned, Nancy responded: “That’s not my focus. I concentrate on discovering solutions to aid my players to excel on details.

Protest Outside Parkhead

Celtic’s support made their feelings clear – towards the dugout and directors – by protesting at full time. The board are reportedly likely to bring back the interim manager, who enjoyed a successful temporary stint previously, should a change be made.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the truth for the moment. Yet by saying that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am a defeatist guy. Absolutely not. My point is we are really close, imminently close to turn things around.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

Nancy highlights the fact Celtic play well for a half at a time. In fact, if not for missed chances they could have been more than 1-0 up. “I saw enough except the fact that we didn't take our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but it's important to stay fair.

“The level we had at certain moments was exceptionally high. That is a fact. And I would not talk like that if it was not the case. That is the reason, in terms of results, I said it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I said that we are nearly there to getting it right. But for the moment: the fine margins.”

“I saw many, many good things that we did, once more. But now is consistency. My message would change if I didn't believe it. That’s why I firmly believe we’re going to be able to fix this.”

Röhl’s Cautious Outlook

Danny Röhl was cautious about a championship push in spite of what seemed like a landmark win. “One match at a time, so we can really build up a challenge,” he said. “The faith in the team is excellent.”

Patricia Sandoval
Patricia Sandoval

A tech enthusiast and lifestyle writer passionate about sharing insights on digital trends and everyday living.