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The Celtic boss insisted he had no concerns about the sack, asserting, “I believe we are really close to a turnaround,” despite moving dangerously close to the exit with a convincing loss to their arch-rivals.

A Second-Half Meltdown Leads to Old Firm Defeat

The Hoops had led Rangers at the break but a disastrous second period allowed the Gers to pull level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was brought in from the MLS, has now overseen six defeats in his last eight games.

“The board and I are united with the board,” said Nancy.

Questioned about whether he was concerned, Nancy replied: “It’s not on my mind. My focus is on discovering solutions to help my team to improve on details.

Supporters' Anger Erupts

Hundreds of supporters displayed their anger – towards the hierarchy – by gathering at Parkhead. The hierarchy are reportedly likely to re-appoint the former boss, who steered the club during a temporary stint last year, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. But when I say this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am a defeatist guy. Absolutely not. My point is the turnaround is near, imminently close to reverse our form.”

Focus on the Details

The coach continues to cling to the fact the side can perform strongly for 45 minutes at a time. In fact, were it not for wastefulness in front of goal they could have been better than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we haven’t scored our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be objective.

“The performance we had at stages was of top quality. This is the reality. I wouldn't speak so positively if it was untrue. That is the reason, regarding outcomes, I mentioned we've seen this before. For that reason I believe we are nearly there to things turning around. But for the moment: the fine margins.”

“There were many, many good things that we did, once more. However it’s about performing for 90 minutes. My message would change if I didn't believe it. Therefore I firmly believe the team can to fix this.”

The Rangers Boss Response

Danny Röhl refused to contemplate a serious challenge despite what appeared to be a statement victory. “We take it game by game, so we can really build up a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the group is immense.”