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The under-pressure manager insisted he had no concerns about the sack, maintaining, “The team is really close to a turnaround,” despite moving dangerously close to being fired with a heavy defeat by their arch-rivals.

Another Capitulation Leads to Derby Disaster

The Hoops were ahead their oldest rivals at half-time but a collapse after the break allowed the Gers to move level on points with the current league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was brought in from the MLS, has now been in charge for six setbacks in his first eight fixtures.

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

Questioned about whether he was concerned, he said: “That’s not my focus. My focus is on finding ways to get the team to be good on the fine details.

Protest Outside Parkhead

Celtic’s support made their feelings clear – directed at the hierarchy – in their hundreds at Parkhead. Club directors would be most likely to bring back the former boss, who had a fruitful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. So this is the situation for the moment. But in stating that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. Not at all. The message is the turnaround is near, extremely close to turn things around.”

“Really, Really Close”

Nancy remains focused on the fact his team show good levels for a half at a time. Indeed, but for poor finishing they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit aside from the fact that we missed more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but it's important to stay balanced.

“The performance we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. That is a fact. I could not say that if it was not the case. Therefore, regarding outcomes, I mentioned this is the same story. Which is why I said that we are nearly there to a shift in fortunes. Right now: small things.”

“We produced plenty of positives that we did, as was the case today. The issue now comes down to consistency. My outlook would be different the same. This is why I firmly believe we’re going to be able to get back on track.”

The Rangers Boss Stance

Danny Röhl refused to contemplate a serious challenge in spite of what appeared to be a landmark win. “Step by step, then we can gradually build something here,” he said. “The faith in the squad is immense.”