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The under-pressure manager declared he had no concerns about losing his job, asserting, “We are very near to changing our fortunes,” even after edging perilously close to being fired with a convincing defeat by Rangers.

Another Capitulation Leads to Old Firm Defeat

Celtic were in front Rangers at half-time but a second-half capitulation let Rangers to pull level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was appointed in December, has now been in charge for six setbacks in his last eight games.

“We are together at the club,” stated Nancy.

Pressed on his own future, he replied: “That’s not my focus. I think about working out methods to aid my players to improve on small moments.

Protest Outside Parkhead

The fans voiced their fury – aimed at the hierarchy – by gathering outside the stadium. The hierarchy would be most likely to return to the interim manager, who steered the club during a caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. That is the reality for the moment. But when I say this is the reality, I am not saying that I am pessimistic. Absolutely not. My point is we are really close, imminently close to reverse our form.”

“Really, Really Close”

He highlights the fact his team can perform strongly for one half at a time. Indeed, if not for wastefulness in front of goal they might have been better than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we haven’t scored our chances,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.

“The standard we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. That happened. I could not talk like that if it was different. That is the reason, when it comes to wins, I said this is the same story. For that reason I feel we are nearly there to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: details, details, details.”

“We produced many, many good things that we did, like today again. The issue now comes down to consistency. My message would be different if it was not the case. That’s why I am a big believer the team can to turn things around.”

Röhl’s Cautious Response

The victorious boss refused to contemplate a title charge in spite of what felt like a huge result. “We take it game by game, then we can really build up something here,” he said. “The faith in the group is outstanding.”