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The Celtic boss declared he had no concerns about the sack, maintaining, “We are very near to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of edging perilously close to being fired with a heavy loss to the Ibrox side.

Another Capitulation Leads to Old Firm Disaster

The Hoops were in front the visitors at the break but a collapse after the break allowed Rangers to draw level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was appointed from the MLS, has now presided over six setbacks in his last eight games.

“There is unity at the club,” insisted Nancy.

Questioned about the speculation, the 48-year-old replied: “I don’t think about it. I think about finding ways to aid my players to improve on details.

Fan Fury On Display

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – aimed at the dugout and directors – by gathering at full time. The board are thought to be considering to return to Martin O’Neill, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period last year, should a change be made.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the reality for the moment. But when I say that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am a defeatist guy. Not at all. The message is the turnaround is near, imminently close to turn things around.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

He continues to cling to the fact his team show good levels for one half at a time. Indeed, if not for missed chances they could have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we haven’t scored a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be objective.

“The level we had at stages was of top quality. That happened. And I would not speak so positively if it was not the case. That is the reason, regarding outcomes, I mentioned we've seen this before. Which is why I said that we are nearly there to getting it right. Currently: the fine margins.”

“I saw plenty of positives that we did, as was the case today. The issue now it’s about sustaining it. My narrative would change the same. This is why I firmly believe the team can to fix this.”

Opposition Reaction Stance

The victorious boss was cautious about a serious challenge even after what appeared to be a landmark win. “Step by step, and we can develop something here,” he said. “The confidence in the group is excellent.”