Unbowed Celtic's manager insists he is not worried about the sack but the Parkhead faithful unleash fury following defeat.
Wilfried Nancy stated he had no concerns about losing his job, asserting, “We are extremely close to changing our fortunes,” even after moving dangerously close to being fired with a comprehensive defeat by the Ibrox side.
A Second-Half Capitulation Results in Old Firm Defeat
The home side had led their oldest rivals at the interval but a collapse after the break let Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was hired from Columbus Crew, has now overseen six losses in eight games.
“The board and I are united with the board,” said the manager.
Pressed on his own future, he replied: “It’s not on my mind. My focus is on working out methods to aid my players to excel on small moments.
Fan Fury On Display
Celtic’s support voiced their fury – aimed at the hierarchy – by gathering at full time. Club directors would be most likely to bring back Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful caretaker period previously, if the Frenchman were sacked.
“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. So this is the reality for the moment. Yet when I say that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am a defeatist guy. Not at all. What I mean the turnaround is near, extremely close to turn things around.”
“Really, Really Close”
The coach highlights the fact Celtic show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. Indeed, were it not for missed chances they could have been greater than 1-0 up. “I saw enough other than the fact that we haven’t scored a second goal,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but it's important to stay balanced.
“The standard we had at times was of top quality. That happened. And I would not say that if it was different. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I said it's a repeating pattern. For that reason I believe we are really close to things turning around. But for the moment: details, details, details.”
“I saw many, many good things that we did, like today again. But now it’s about consistency. My narrative would change if it was not the case. This is why I am a big believer the team can to get back on track.”
Röhl’s Cautious Outlook
Rangers manager refused to contemplate a title charge despite what felt like a statement victory. “Step by step, so we can really build up momentum,” he said. “The confidence in the squad is outstanding.”
