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The Celtic boss stated he did not fear dismissal, claiming, “The team is extremely close to a turnaround,” in the wake of sliding worryingly close to being fired with a convincing setback against the Ibrox side.

Another Capitulation Leads to Old Firm Disaster

The home side were in front the visitors at half-time but a disastrous second period allowed the Gers to draw level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was hired from the MLS, has now presided over six defeats in eight games.

“The board and I are united with the board,” stated Nancy.

Asked directly about the speculation, Nancy replied: “I don’t think about it. I concentrate on working out methods to get the team to be good on details.

Protest Outside Parkhead

Celtic’s support displayed their anger – aimed at the board and manager – by gathering outside the stadium. Club directors are reportedly likely to re-appoint Martin O’Neill, who steered the club during a caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. So this is the situation for the moment. Yet in stating that’s how it is, that is not a sign that I am pessimistic. Absolutely not. The message is we are really close, extremely close to change the narrative.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

Nancy remains focused on the fact his team can perform strongly for 45 minutes at a time. Indeed, were it not for missed chances they might have been more than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit other than the fact that we haven’t scored a second goal,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I must remain objective.

“The level we had at times was really, really, really high. That is a fact. I wouldn't speak so positively if it was not the case. That is the reason, in terms of results, I mentioned we've seen this before. That’s why I said that we are really close to things turning around. But for the moment: small things.”

“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, like today again. However is consistency. My narrative would change the same. That’s why I am a big believer the team can to turn things around.”

The Rangers Boss Outlook

Danny Röhl was cautious about a title charge in spite of what felt like a huge result. “We take it game by game, and we can develop something here,” he said. “The belief in the squad is excellent.”