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The under-pressure manager stated he was not afraid of losing his job, asserting, “I believe we are extremely close to a turnaround,” despite moving dangerously close to the chopping block with a comprehensive loss to their arch-rivals.

Another Collapse Sees Derby Disaster

The Hoops were ahead the visitors at the interval but a disastrous second period allowed Danny Röhl’s team to move level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was brought in from the MLS, has now overseen six losses in his first eight games.

“There is unity at the club,” said Nancy.

Pressed on whether he was concerned, he said: “It’s not on my mind. I think about working out methods to get the team to improve on the fine details.

Fan Fury On Display

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – aimed at the board and manager – by protesting at full time. Club directors are reportedly likely to re-appoint Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the situation for the moment. But in stating this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. Absolutely not. My point is we are on the cusp, extremely close to reverse our form.”

“Really, Really Close”

Nancy remains focused on the fact the side show good levels for a half at a time. Indeed, were it not for missed chances they could have been more than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit aside from the fact that we didn't take more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but it's important to stay balanced.

“The level we had at stages was exceptionally high. This is the reality. I could not say that if it was untrue. That is the reason, in terms of results, I said it's a repeating pattern. That’s why I said that a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: small things.”

“I saw a lot of encouraging signs that we did, like today again. The issue now comes down to sustaining it. My message would be different the same. Therefore I am a big believer we’re going to be able to get back on track.”

Opposition Reaction Stance

Rangers manager refused to contemplate a championship push despite what appeared to be a huge result. “One match at a time, and we can gradually build something here,” he said. “The faith in the team is outstanding.”