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Wilfried Nancy declared he had no concerns about the sack, asserting, “We are very near to a turnaround,” despite moving dangerously close to the exit with a heavy setback against Rangers.

A Second-Half Meltdown Leads to Old Firm Disaster

Celtic were in front the visitors at the interval but a collapse after the break let the Gers to move level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was brought in from the MLS, has now overseen six losses in his last eight matches.

“There is unity with the board,” insisted the manager.

Questioned about whether he was concerned, he responded: “I don’t think about it. I think about working out methods to get the team to improve on small moments.

Protest Outside Parkhead

Celtic’s support displayed their anger – aimed at the board and manager – in their hundreds at Parkhead. The board would be most likely to return to the interim manager, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period before Nancy was hired, should a change be made.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the reality for the moment. Yet in stating this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am pessimistic. No. My point is we are really close, really, really close to reverse our form.”

“Really, Really Close”

The coach continues to cling to the fact the side can perform strongly for one half at a time. Indeed, were it not for poor finishing they might have been better than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit aside from the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I must remain balanced.

“The standard we had at times was exceptionally high. This is the reality. And I would not say that if it was untrue. But that’s why, in terms of results, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. For that reason I said that a change is coming to getting it right. Currently: the fine margins.”

“We produced many, many good things that we did, like today again. But now is consistency. My narrative would change if it was not the case. That’s why I am convinced the team can to fix this.”

The Rangers Boss Response

The victorious boss refused to contemplate a title charge even after what appeared to be a huge result. “We take it game by game, so we can gradually build something here,” he said. “The belief in the team is excellent.”