🔗 Share this article Defiant Wilfried Nancy insists he is not worried about being fired yet Celtic fans unleash fury after derby defeat. The under-pressure manager declared he did not fear the sack, asserting, “I believe we are really close to changing our fortunes,” even after sliding worryingly close to the exit with a comprehensive defeat by the Ibrox side. Another Meltdown Sees Old Firm Loss The Hoops were in front the visitors at half-time but a collapse after the break allowed Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was brought in in December, has now been in charge for six setbacks in his last eight games. “The board and I are united at the club,” said Nancy. Asked directly about whether he was concerned, he replied: “It’s not on my mind. I concentrate on working out methods to help my team to excel on the fine details. Supporters' Anger Outside Parkhead Celtic’s support made their feelings clear – towards the board and manager – in their hundreds at Parkhead. The board would be most likely to return to the former boss, who steered the club during a caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs. “Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the reality for the moment. Yet by saying this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am pessimistic. Absolutely not. What I mean we are on the cusp, imminently close to turn things around.” “Really, Really Close” He highlights the fact the side can perform strongly for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, if not for wastefulness in front of goal they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be balanced. “The standard we had at times was exceptionally high. That is a fact. I could not say that if it was not the case. Therefore, in terms of results, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I feel a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: the fine margins.” “We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, once more. However it’s about sustaining it. My narrative would not be if I didn't believe it. That’s why I firmly believe the team can to fix this.” Opposition Reaction Outlook The victorious boss played down talk of a serious challenge despite what seemed like a landmark win. “We take it game by game, so we can develop a challenge,” he said. “The faith in the group is immense.”