Unbowed Celtic's manager shows no fear of dismissal however Celtic fans display fury after loss.

Wilfried Nancy insisted he was not afraid of the sack, maintaining, “I believe we are extremely close to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of edging perilously close to the chopping block with a comprehensive loss to the Ibrox side.

Another Capitulation Sees Derby Defeat

Celtic were in front Rangers at the break but a collapse after the break enabled the Gers to draw level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was appointed from Columbus Crew, has now presided over six defeats in eight matches.

“We are together at the club,” said Nancy.

Questioned about the speculation, the 48-year-old said: “I don’t think about it. I think about discovering solutions to aid my players to be good on small moments.

Supporters' Anger Erupts

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – towards the dugout and directors – in their hundreds outside the stadium. Club directors are thought to be considering to bring back Martin O’Neill, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period previously, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. However when I say that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. No. My point is we are really close, extremely close to reverse our form.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

The coach highlights the fact the side show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. In fact, were it not for poor finishing they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “There were positives aside from the fact that we haven’t scored a second goal,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.

“The performance we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. This is the reality. I wouldn't speak so positively if it was not the case. But that’s why, regarding outcomes, I mentioned this is the same story. That’s why I said that we are nearly there to things turning around. Currently: small things.”

“There were a lot of encouraging signs that we did, like today again. The issue now comes down to sustaining it. My narrative would be different the same. Therefore I am convinced the team can to fix this.”

Röhl’s Cautious Response

Danny Röhl was cautious about a title charge despite what felt like a huge result. “We take it game by game, then we can gradually build something here,” he said. “The confidence in the group is outstanding.”