Unbowed Wilfried Nancy insists he is not worried about dismissal however Celtic fans unleash wrath following derby defeat.
The Celtic boss insisted he did not fear losing his job, maintaining, “We are very near to a turnaround,” despite moving dangerously close to being fired with a convincing loss to their arch-rivals.
A Second-Half Meltdown Sees Derby Defeat
Celtic were in front Rangers at the break but a collapse after the break enabled Rangers to pull level on points with the defending league title holders. The French coach, who was hired from Columbus Crew, has now presided over six losses in eight matches.
“The board and I are united with the board,” insisted Nancy.
Asked directly about whether he was concerned, Nancy responded: “That’s not my focus. I concentrate on discovering solutions to aid my players to improve on details.
Protest Outside Parkhead
The fans displayed their anger – aimed at the board and manager – by gathering outside the stadium. Club directors would be most likely to re-appoint the interim manager, who enjoyed a successful interim spell last year, should a change be made.
“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the situation for the moment. Yet by saying that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am a defeatist guy. Absolutely not. My point is we are on the cusp, really, really close to reverse our form.”
Focus on the Details
The coach highlights the fact the side play well for a half at a time. Indeed, were it not for missed chances they might have been better than 1-0 up. “I saw enough except the fact that we didn't take a second goal,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but it's important to stay fair.
“The standard we had at certain moments was of top quality. That happened. And I would not say that if it was untrue. That is the reason, when it comes to wins, I noted this is the same story. For that reason I believe we are nearly there to things turning around. Right now: the fine margins.”
“We produced plenty of positives that we did, like today again. However is sustaining it. My narrative would not be the same. That’s why I firmly believe we’re going to be able to turn things around.”
Röhl’s Cautious Outlook
Rangers manager was cautious about a serious challenge in spite of what appeared to be a landmark win. “We take it game by game, and we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The confidence in the team is immense.”
