🔗 Share this article Unbowed Celtic's manager does not fear being fired yet supporters show anger following derby defeat. Wilfried Nancy declared he did not fear dismissal, asserting, “The team is really close to things turning around,” despite moving dangerously close to the exit with a convincing defeat by Rangers. A Second-Half Capitulation Leads to Old Firm Disaster Celtic were in front the visitors at the interval but a collapse after the break let the Gers to pull level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. The former MLS manager, who was brought in from Columbus Crew, has now presided over six setbacks in his first eight games. “There is unity with the board,” insisted Nancy. Questioned about whether he was concerned, the 48-year-old replied: “That’s not my focus. I concentrate on working out methods to get the team to be good on the fine details. Protest On Display The fans displayed their anger – aimed at the dugout and directors – by gathering at Parkhead. The board are thought to be considering to re-appoint the former boss, who enjoyed a successful interim spell previously, if the Frenchman were sacked. “Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the situation for the moment. Yet when I say that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am giving up. No. My point is the turnaround is near, imminently close to change the narrative.” “Really, Really Close” Nancy continues to cling to the fact the side can perform strongly for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, but for poor finishing they would have been better than 1-0 up. “There were positives except the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I know that we lost, but it's important to stay fair. “The performance we had at certain moments was of top quality. That is a fact. And I would not talk like that if it was different. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I said it's a repeating pattern. That’s why I said that a change is coming to things turning around. Currently: small things.” “There were a lot of encouraging signs that we did, once more. But now comes down to performing for 90 minutes. My message would change if it was not the case. That’s why I firmly believe we will manage to turn things around.” Röhl’s Cautious Stance Rangers manager was cautious about a serious challenge despite what seemed like a huge result. “One match at a time, and we can develop momentum,” he said. “The confidence in the squad is outstanding.”