🔗 Share this article Bullish Wilfried Nancy shows no fear of the sack but Celtic fans unleash fury following loss. The under-pressure manager stated he did not fear losing his job, asserting, “I believe we are very near to a turnaround,” in the wake of edging perilously close to the exit with a comprehensive defeat by the Ibrox side. A Second-Half Collapse Leads to Old Firm Defeat The home side had led the visitors at the break but a disastrous second period let Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the current league title holders. Nancy, who was hired from Columbus Crew, has now presided over six defeats in his last eight games. “There is unity with the board,” said Nancy. Questioned about whether he was concerned, the 48-year-old replied: “I don’t think about it. I think about discovering solutions to help my team to improve on small moments. Protest On Display Celtic’s support displayed their anger – directed at the hierarchy – in their hundreds at Parkhead. The board are reportedly likely to bring back Martin O’Neill, who steered the club during a interim spell before Nancy was hired, if the Frenchman were sacked. “Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the truth for the moment. But by saying this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am a defeatist guy. Absolutely not. The message is the turnaround is near, really, really close to turn things around.” “Really, Really Close” Nancy continues to cling to the fact the side show good levels for one half at a time. Indeed, but for poor finishing they might have been more than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit aside from the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be objective. “The standard we had at certain moments was exceptionally high. This is the reality. I wouldn't say that if it was not the case. Therefore, in terms of results, I mentioned this is the same story. For that reason I feel a change is coming to things turning around. Currently: the fine margins.” “There were many, many good things that we did, once more. The issue now comes down to sustaining it. My outlook would be different if I didn't believe it. That’s why I firmly believe we’re going to be able to get back on track.” Röhl’s Cautious Response Rangers manager played down talk of a championship push in spite of what felt like a huge result. “One match at a time, and we can really build up something here,” he said. “The belief in the squad is outstanding.”