🔗 Share this article Defiant Celtic's manager does not fear the sack but supporters display fury following defeat. Wilfried Nancy stated he was not afraid of the sack, asserting, “We are extremely close to things turning around,” despite sliding worryingly close to the exit with a convincing setback against their arch-rivals. Another Meltdown Leads to Derby Defeat Celtic were ahead their oldest rivals at half-time but a second-half capitulation allowed Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the reigning league title holders. Nancy, who was brought in from the MLS, has now been in charge for six defeats in his last eight matches. “We are together with the board,” said the manager. Asked directly about the speculation, the 48-year-old said: “It’s not on my mind. My focus is on working out methods to help my team to excel on details. Fan Fury Erupts The fans made their feelings clear – towards the dugout and directors – by gathering outside the stadium. The board are thought to be considering to bring back Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful caretaker period previously, should a change be made. “It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. That is the reality for the moment. However in stating that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am a defeatist guy. No. What I mean the turnaround is near, extremely close to reverse our form.” Nancy’s Persistent Belief The coach remains focused on the fact Celtic play well for a half at a time. In fact, but for poor finishing they would have been better than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we missed our chances,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I have also to be balanced. “The standard we had at times was really, really, really high. This is the reality. I wouldn't say that if it was different. But that’s why, when it comes to wins, I said it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I believe we are really close to a shift in fortunes. Right now: the fine margins.” “We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, once more. However comes down to performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would not be if it was not the case. Therefore I am a big believer the team can to fix this.” Opposition Reaction Response Rangers manager was cautious about a serious challenge in spite of what felt like a landmark win. “We take it game by game, and we can really build up a challenge,” he said. “The faith in the team is immense.”