Unbowed Celtic's manager insists he is not worried about the sack however the Parkhead faithful show fury after derby defeat.
Wilfried Nancy stated he did not fear dismissal, claiming, “The team is very near to things turning around,” even after moving dangerously close to the chopping block with a heavy setback against the Ibrox side.
A Second-Half Meltdown Results in Derby Defeat
The Hoops had led Rangers at half-time but a disastrous second period let Rangers to move level on points with the reigning league title holders. Nancy, who was brought in from Columbus Crew, has now been in charge for six defeats in eight fixtures.
“The board and I are united at the club,” stated the manager.
Pressed on the speculation, Nancy said: “I don’t think about it. I think about discovering solutions to aid my players to be good on details.
Fan Fury Erupts
The fans displayed their anger – aimed at the dugout and directors – in their hundreds at Parkhead. Club directors are reportedly likely to bring back the former boss, who had a fruitful caretaker period before Nancy was hired, should a change be made.
“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. That is the truth for the moment. But by saying that’s how it is, that is not a sign that I am a defeatist guy. Absolutely not. The message is we are really close, extremely close to turn things around.”
“Really, Really Close”
He highlights the fact Celtic play well for 45 minutes at a time. In fact, if not for poor finishing they could have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we missed a second goal,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.
“The performance we had at certain moments was of top quality. That happened. And I would not speak so positively if it was not the case. But that’s why, in terms of results, I said it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I said that a change is coming to getting it right. Right now: the fine margins.”
“I saw a lot of encouraging signs that we did, as was the case today. The issue now it’s about performing for 90 minutes. My message would not be if I didn't believe it. That’s why I am a big believer the team can to get back on track.”
Opposition Reaction Outlook
The victorious boss was cautious about a championship push even after what felt like a statement victory. “We take it game by game, then we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The faith in the team is excellent.”
