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The under-pressure manager insisted he had no concerns about the sack, maintaining, “We are extremely close to a turnaround,” in the wake of moving dangerously close to the chopping block with a heavy loss to Rangers.

Another Meltdown Leads to Old Firm Defeat

Celtic had led Rangers at the interval but a disastrous second period let Rangers to draw level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was brought in in December, has now presided over six defeats in his last eight matches.

“We are together with the board,” said Nancy.

Asked directly about the speculation, Nancy responded: “It’s not on my mind. I concentrate on discovering solutions to aid my players to improve on details.

Protest On Display

Hundreds of supporters voiced their fury – directed at the board and manager – by gathering outside the stadium. Club directors are reportedly likely to bring back the interim manager, who steered the club during a temporary stint before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the situation for the moment. Yet when I say this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. Absolutely not. The message is we are on the cusp, imminently close to reverse our form.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

He remains focused on the fact the side play well for 45 minutes at a time. Indeed, if not for wastefulness in front of goal they would have been better than 1-0 up. “There were positives except the fact that we didn't take our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but it's important to stay balanced.

“The performance we had at certain moments was exceptionally high. That happened. I could not say that if it was not the case. But that’s why, when it comes to wins, I noted it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I feel we are nearly there to a shift in fortunes. Right now: the fine margins.”

“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, as was the case today. But now is sustaining it. My outlook would be different if I didn't believe it. That’s why I am convinced we’re going to be able to turn things around.”

Opposition Reaction Outlook

Danny Röhl refused to contemplate a championship push even after what felt like a huge result. “We take it game by game, then we can really build up something here,” he said. “The confidence in the team is excellent.”