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The under-pressure manager insisted he was not afraid of losing his job, maintaining, “The team is very near to things turning around,” even after edging perilously close to the exit with a heavy setback against the Ibrox side.

Another Capitulation Sees Old Firm Disaster

The home side were ahead Rangers at the break but a second-half capitulation allowed Rangers to move level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was appointed in December, has now been in charge for six defeats in eight matches.

“We are together with the board,” stated the manager.

Questioned about his own future, he said: “It’s not on my mind. I think about discovering solutions to help my team to improve on details.

Protest On Display

The fans displayed their anger – aimed at the hierarchy – in their hundreds outside the stadium. The hierarchy would be most likely to return to Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. That is the reality for the moment. Yet in stating that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. Not at all. The message is we are really close, imminently close to turn things around.”

“Really, Really Close”

Nancy highlights the fact Celtic show good levels for a half at a time. For instance, were it not for wastefulness in front of goal they might have been more than 1-0 up. “I saw enough aside from the fact that we didn't take a second goal,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I must remain balanced.

“The standard we had at stages was really, really, really high. That is a fact. And I would not speak so positively if it was not the case. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I noted this is the same story. That’s why I believe we are nearly there to things turning around. But for the moment: small things.”

“There were many, many good things that we did, once more. The issue now comes down to sustaining it. My message would not be if I didn't believe it. Therefore I am convinced we’re going to be able to get back on track.”

Opposition Reaction Stance

The victorious boss played down talk of a title charge despite what seemed like a statement victory. “Step by step, then we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the group is outstanding.”