Unbowed Wilfried Nancy insists he is not worried about being fired yet the Parkhead faithful display anger after loss.
Wilfried Nancy stated he did not fear losing his job, asserting, “We are really close to things turning around,” even after edging perilously close to the chopping block with a convincing setback against the Ibrox side.
Another Collapse Sees Old Firm Loss
Celtic were ahead Rangers at half-time but a second-half capitulation allowed the Gers to pull level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was hired from Columbus Crew, has now been in charge for six defeats in his first eight fixtures.
“We are together at the club,” insisted the manager.
Asked directly about whether he was concerned, Nancy said: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on discovering solutions to aid my players to excel on the fine details.
Protest Outside Parkhead
Celtic’s support made their feelings clear – aimed at the board and manager – in their hundreds outside the stadium. The board are thought to be considering to bring back Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.
“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the situation for the moment. Yet when I say this is the reality, I am not saying that I am pessimistic. Absolutely not. My point is the turnaround is near, extremely close to turn things around.”
“Really, Really Close”
He remains focused on the fact Celtic can perform strongly for a half at a time. For instance, if not for poor finishing they could have been better 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 I have also to be objective.
“The performance we had at stages was exceptionally high. This is the reality. I could not talk like that if it was not the case. Therefore, in terms of results, I noted we've seen this before. That’s why I feel a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: details, details, details.”
“There were many, many good things that we did, once more. However is sustaining it. My narrative would not be if I didn't believe it. That’s why I am convinced the team can to fix this.”
Opposition Reaction Outlook
The victorious boss was cautious about a serious challenge even after what felt like a landmark win. “Step by step, and we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the squad is excellent.”
