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The under-pressure manager declared he did not fear losing his job, asserting, “The team is very near to a turnaround,” in the wake of moving dangerously close to the chopping block with a convincing setback against their arch-rivals.

Another Capitulation Sees Derby Loss

The home side were in front their oldest rivals at the interval but a second-half capitulation allowed Danny Röhl’s team to move level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was appointed in December, has now presided over six losses in his first eight matches.

“There is unity with the board,” insisted the manager.

Asked directly about whether he was concerned, he responded: “That’s not my focus. I concentrate on discovering solutions to aid my players to improve on details.

Fan Fury Erupts

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – towards the board and manager – in their hundreds at Parkhead. Club directors are thought to be considering to bring back the former boss, who steered the club during a interim spell before Nancy was hired, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the truth for the moment. But in stating this is the reality, I am not saying that I am pessimistic. No. What I mean the turnaround is near, extremely close to reverse our form.”

“Really, Really Close”

Nancy remains focused on the fact the side show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, if not for wastefulness in front of goal they could have been better than 1-0 up. “I saw enough other than the fact that we missed more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I must remain fair.

“The level we had at stages was exceptionally high. That is a fact. And I would not speak so positively if it was not the case. Therefore, regarding outcomes, I said it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I said that we are really close to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: details, details, details.”

“We produced plenty of positives that we did, once more. But now is performing for 90 minutes. My narrative would change if it was not the case. This is why I firmly believe we will manage to get back on track.”

Röhl’s Cautious Response

The victorious boss refused to contemplate a title charge in spite of what appeared to be a huge result. “Step by step, then we can develop a challenge,” he said. “The faith in the group is excellent.”