Defiant Wilfried Nancy insists he is not worried about the sack yet supporters show fury following derby defeat.
The Celtic boss stated he had no concerns about dismissal, maintaining, “I believe we are very near to things turning around,” in the wake of sliding worryingly close to the exit with a heavy defeat by their arch-rivals.
A Second-Half Collapse Leads to Old Firm Disaster
The Hoops were ahead the visitors at half-time but a second-half capitulation enabled Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was brought in in December, has now overseen six defeats in eight matches.
“There is unity with the board,” insisted the manager.
Pressed on his own future, Nancy said: “I don’t think about it. I concentrate on working out methods to aid my players to excel on small moments.
Protest Outside Parkhead
Celtic’s support displayed their anger – aimed at the hierarchy – by gathering outside the stadium. The board are thought to be considering to bring back Martin O’Neill, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period last year, if the Frenchman were sacked.
“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the truth for the moment. Yet when I say that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. No. The message is we are really close, imminently close to reverse our form.”
Nancy’s Persistent Belief
Nancy remains focused on the fact the side can perform strongly for a half at a time. Indeed, if not for wastefulness in front of goal they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit aside from the fact that we missed our chances,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I have also to be fair.
“The standard we had at times was really, really, really high. That happened. I wouldn't say that if it was not the case. That is the reason, in terms of results, I noted we've seen this before. For that reason I believe we are really close to things turning around. But for the moment: details, details, details.”
“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, like today again. The issue now it’s about performing for 90 minutes. My narrative would change if it was not the case. That’s why I am convinced we will manage to turn things around.”
Röhl’s Cautious Stance
The victorious boss played down talk of a championship push even after what seemed like a huge result. “We take it game by game, then we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The belief in the squad is immense.”
