Defiant Wilfried Nancy insists he is not worried about dismissal however supporters unleash fury following defeat.

The under-pressure manager declared he had no concerns about losing his job, claiming, “I believe we are extremely close to changing our fortunes,” despite edging perilously close to the exit with a comprehensive defeat by the Ibrox side.

A Second-Half Collapse Results in Derby Disaster

Celtic were in front their oldest rivals at the interval but a disastrous second period allowed Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the defending league title holders. Nancy, who was brought in from the MLS, has now presided over six losses in eight games.

“We are together at the club,” insisted Nancy.

Pressed on whether he was concerned, Nancy said: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on discovering solutions to aid my players to excel on small moments.

Protest On Display

The fans displayed their anger – aimed at the board and manager – by protesting outside the stadium. The hierarchy are reportedly likely to bring back Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful temporary stint previously, should a change be made.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the reality for the moment. However by saying that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. Absolutely not. What I mean we are on the cusp, imminently close to turn things around.”

Focus on the Details

Nancy continues to cling to the fact the side play well for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, if not for poor finishing they could have been greater than 1-0 up. “I saw enough aside from the fact that we didn't take a second goal,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but it's important to stay objective.

“The performance we had at times was of top quality. This is the reality. I could not say that if it was untrue. Therefore, in terms of results, I mentioned we've seen this before. Which is why I feel a change is coming 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 performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would change if it was not the case. That’s why I am convinced we will manage to fix this.”

The Rangers Boss Stance

Rangers manager was cautious about a serious challenge even after what felt like a landmark win. “One match at a time, and we can really build up momentum,” he said. “The faith in the group is excellent.”