🔗 Share this article Unbowed Nancy insists he is not worried about being fired however the Parkhead faithful show fury after defeat. Wilfried Nancy stated he had no concerns about the sack, asserting, “We are really close to a turnaround,” even after sliding worryingly close to being fired with a heavy setback against their arch-rivals. A Second-Half Meltdown Results in Derby Loss The Hoops were ahead their oldest rivals at the break but a second-half capitulation enabled Danny Röhl’s team to move level on points with the reigning league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was brought in from the MLS, has now presided over six setbacks in his first eight games. “The board and I are united at the club,” stated the manager. Questioned about the speculation, Nancy responded: “I don’t think about it. I think about working out methods to aid my players to be good on small moments. Protest Outside Parkhead Celtic’s support voiced their fury – aimed at the board and manager – by protesting at Parkhead. The board are reportedly likely to return to the former boss, who steered the club during a interim spell last year, if Nancy departs. “The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the reality for the moment. Yet in stating this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. Absolutely not. My point is the turnaround is near, extremely close to turn things around.” “Really, Really Close” Nancy remains focused on the fact Celtic can perform strongly for a half at a time. Indeed, were it not for missed chances they might have been better than 1-0 up. “I saw enough except the fact that we didn't take more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I have also to be objective. “The level we had at stages was really, really, really high. This is the reality. I wouldn't say that if it was different. That is the reason, when it comes to wins, I said we've seen this before. For that reason I said that we are really close to things turning around. Right now: details, details, details.” “There were a lot of encouraging signs that we did, as was the case today. However is performing for 90 minutes. My narrative would not be if it was not the case. That’s why I am a big believer we will manage to turn things around.” Opposition Reaction Outlook Rangers manager was cautious about a serious challenge despite what felt like a huge result. “One match at a time, and we can develop a challenge,” he said. “The confidence in the group is excellent.”