Bullish Wilfried Nancy insists he is not worried about dismissal however the Parkhead faithful unleash anger following defeat.
The Celtic boss stated he was not afraid of dismissal, claiming, “I believe we are extremely close to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of edging perilously close to being fired with a heavy loss to Rangers.
Another Collapse Leads to Old Firm Loss
The Hoops were in front the visitors at half-time but a second-half capitulation enabled Rangers to move level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was appointed from the MLS, has now presided over six setbacks in his last eight fixtures.
“We are together at the club,” said the manager.
Asked directly about the speculation, he responded: “That’s not my focus. My focus is on discovering solutions to aid my players to excel on small moments.
Supporters' Anger On Display
Hundreds of supporters made their feelings clear – directed at the hierarchy – by protesting at Parkhead. The board are reportedly likely to return to the interim manager, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period previously, if Nancy departs.
“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. But by saying this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am pessimistic. No. What I mean the turnaround is near, imminently close to reverse our form.”
Nancy’s Persistent Belief
The coach highlights the fact the side can perform strongly for one half at a time. In fact, were it not for poor finishing they might have been more than 1-0 up. “I saw enough except the fact that we haven’t scored our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but it's important to stay fair.
“The level we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. That happened. I wouldn't say that if it was untrue. That is the reason, regarding outcomes, I noted this is the same story. That’s why I feel we are nearly there to getting it right. But for the moment: small things.”
“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, once more. However comes down to consistency. My narrative would change if I didn't believe it. Therefore I am convinced the team can to turn things around.”
The Rangers Boss Response
The victorious boss refused to contemplate a championship push in spite of what seemed like a statement victory. “One match at a time, so we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The confidence in the team is outstanding.”
