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The Celtic boss insisted he had no concerns about losing his job, maintaining, “The team is really close to things turning around,” even after sliding worryingly close to the chopping block with a comprehensive defeat by the Ibrox side.

A Second-Half Meltdown Results in Derby Defeat

The Hoops were in front Rangers at the break but a disastrous second period let Danny Röhl’s team to move level on points with the reigning league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was appointed from the MLS, has now overseen six losses in eight fixtures.

“The board and I are united at the club,” said Nancy.

Asked directly about his own future, the 48-year-old said: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on working out methods to aid my players to improve on small moments.

Fan Fury Outside Parkhead

Hundreds of supporters voiced their fury – aimed at the board and manager – in their hundreds at full time. The board are reportedly likely to return to the former boss, who steered the club during a caretaker period last year, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. So this is the truth for the moment. However in stating that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. No. What I mean we are really close, imminently close to turn things around.”

“Really, Really Close”

He continues to cling to the fact the side show good levels for a half at a time. For instance, but for wastefulness in front of goal they could have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we didn't take our chances,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I must remain balanced.

“The level we had at stages was really, really, really high. That is a fact. I wouldn't talk like that if it was not the case. That is the reason, regarding outcomes, I said it's a repeating pattern. For that reason I believe we are really close to a shift in fortunes. Right now: the fine margins.”

“We produced plenty of positives that we did, like today again. The issue now comes down to consistency. My message would be different the same. This is why I am a big believer the team can to fix this.”

Opposition Reaction Stance

Rangers manager refused to contemplate a serious challenge in spite of what seemed like a statement victory. “One match at a time, and we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the group is outstanding.”