🔗 Share this article Unbowed Wilfried Nancy shows no fear of the sack but Celtic fans unleash fury following derby defeat. The under-pressure manager stated he did not fear losing his job, claiming, “The team is extremely close to things turning around,” despite moving dangerously close to being fired with a comprehensive defeat by Rangers. Another Meltdown Sees Old Firm Defeat The Hoops had led their oldest rivals at half-time but a collapse after the break enabled Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was hired in December, has now presided over six defeats in his last eight games. “We are together at the club,” said Nancy. Questioned about his own future, the 48-year-old said: “That’s not my focus. My focus is on working out methods to aid my players to improve on small moments. Supporters' Anger On Display Celtic’s support voiced their fury – aimed at the board and manager – by gathering at Parkhead. Club directors would be most likely to bring back the interim manager, who steered the club during a interim spell last year, if Nancy departs. “Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. That is the truth for the moment. However when I say this is the reality, I am not saying that I am a defeatist guy. No. The message is we are on the cusp, really, really close to change the narrative.” Nancy’s Persistent Belief Nancy remains focused on the fact his team play well for one half at a time. In fact, 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 acknowledge that we lost, but I must remain objective. “The level we had at certain moments was exceptionally high. That is a fact. And I would not speak so positively if it was not the case. But that’s why, in terms of results, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. For that reason I feel a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. Right now: details, details, details.” “There were many, many good things that we did, once more. However comes down to consistency. My outlook would be different if I didn't believe it. Therefore I am a big believer the team can to fix this.” Opposition Reaction Response Rangers manager played down talk of a serious challenge despite what seemed like a landmark win. “Step by step, then we can develop something here,” he said. “The belief in the team is outstanding.”