🔗 Share this article Bullish Nancy shows no fear of dismissal yet Celtic fans show wrath following derby defeat. The under-pressure manager declared he did not fear the sack, maintaining, “I believe we are really close to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of moving dangerously close to being fired with a comprehensive setback against Rangers. A Second-Half Capitulation Leads to Derby Loss The Hoops were ahead their oldest rivals at the interval but a disastrous second period enabled Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the reigning league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was brought in in December, has now overseen six setbacks in his last eight games. “We are together with the board,” stated Nancy. Asked directly about his own future, he said: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on working out methods to get the team to excel on details. Fan Fury Erupts The fans displayed their anger – directed at the dugout and directors – by protesting at Parkhead. The hierarchy would be most likely to return to Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful interim spell last year, if Nancy departs. “Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the situation for the moment. Yet by saying this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am a defeatist guy. Not at all. My point is the turnaround is near, imminently close to change the narrative.” Nancy’s Persistent Belief He remains focused on the fact the side show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, if not for wastefulness in front of goal they could have been more than 1-0 up. “I saw enough other than the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be balanced. “The level we had at times was of top quality. This is the reality. I wouldn't speak so positively if it was not the case. But that’s why, regarding outcomes, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. That’s why I believe a change is coming to things turning around. Currently: small things.” “I saw many, many good things that we did, like today again. The issue now comes down to performing for 90 minutes. My narrative would change if it was not the case. That’s why I am convinced the team can to fix this.” Opposition Reaction Response The victorious boss refused to contemplate a championship push in spite of what appeared to be a landmark win. “We take it game by game, and we can develop something here,” he said. “The confidence in the group is outstanding.”