Unbowed Celtic's manager shows no fear of being fired however supporters display wrath following loss.
The Celtic boss stated he had no concerns about the sack, asserting, “I believe we are really close to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of moving dangerously close to the chopping block with a heavy defeat by the Ibrox side.
Another Capitulation Leads to Old Firm Loss
The home side were ahead Rangers at the break but a disastrous second period let Danny Röhl’s team to move level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was hired from the MLS, has now been in charge for six losses in his first eight games.
“We are together at the club,” insisted the manager.
Questioned about whether he was concerned, Nancy responded: “That’s not my focus. My focus is on working out methods to aid my players to be good on small moments.
Supporters' Anger On Display
The fans voiced their fury – aimed at the dugout and directors – in their hundreds at Parkhead. Club directors would be most likely to bring back the former boss, who had a fruitful interim spell before Nancy was hired, if the Frenchman were sacked.
“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the situation for the moment. However in stating that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am pessimistic. Not at all. My point is we are on the cusp, really, really close to reverse our form.”
Focus on the Details
The coach remains focused on the fact Celtic play well for one half at a time. For instance, but for missed chances 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 accept that we lost, but it's important to stay balanced.
“The performance we had at times was exceptionally high. This is the reality. And I would not speak so positively if it was untrue. Therefore, regarding outcomes, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I feel we are really close to getting it right. But for the moment: small things.”
“There were a lot of encouraging signs that we did, once more. However it’s about sustaining it. My narrative would not be the same. Therefore I firmly believe we will manage to fix this.”
The Rangers Boss Outlook
Danny Röhl refused to contemplate a championship push despite what felt like a landmark win. “We take it game by game, so we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The belief in the squad is immense.”
