🔗 Share this article Bullish Celtic's manager does not fear the sack but supporters display fury after defeat. Wilfried Nancy stated he did not fear the sack, maintaining, “The team is very near to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of moving dangerously close to being fired with a heavy loss to Rangers. A Second-Half Meltdown Leads to Derby Disaster The home side were ahead the visitors at the interval but a disastrous second period allowed Rangers to move level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was brought in from the MLS, has now presided over six defeats in his last eight matches. “There is unity with the board,” insisted Nancy. Pressed on whether he was concerned, he responded: “It’s not on my mind. I think about discovering solutions to aid my players to be good on small moments. Protest On Display Celtic’s support displayed their anger – directed at the hierarchy – by protesting at Parkhead. The board would be most likely to return to the former boss, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period previously, should a change be made. “The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the reality for the moment. Yet in stating that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. No. The message is we are on the cusp, imminently close to reverse our form.” “Really, Really Close” Nancy remains focused on the fact his team play well for a half at a time. In fact, but for missed chances 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 know that we lost, but I have also to be objective. “The level we had at stages was exceptionally high. That happened. I could not speak so positively if it was not the case. But that’s why, when it comes to wins, I mentioned this is the same story. Which is why I believe we are really close to getting it right. Currently: small things.” “There were many, many good things that we did, like today again. The issue now it’s about consistency. My outlook would change if I didn't believe it. Therefore I am convinced the team can to fix this.” Röhl’s Cautious Response The victorious boss played down talk of a serious challenge in spite of what appeared to be a huge result. “We take it game by game, so we can develop something here,” he said. “The faith in the squad is immense.”