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Wilfried Nancy declared he was not afraid of dismissal, claiming, “The team is very near to a turnaround,” even after sliding worryingly close to the chopping block with a heavy loss to the Ibrox side.

Another Meltdown Leads to Old Firm Defeat

Celtic were ahead the visitors at the break but a second-half capitulation enabled Rangers to pull level on points with the defending league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was hired from the MLS, has now overseen six losses in his last eight fixtures.

“There is unity at the club,” insisted Nancy.

Asked directly about the speculation, Nancy responded: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on discovering solutions to get the team to excel on details.

Fan Fury Erupts

The fans made their feelings clear – towards the dugout and directors – in their hundreds outside the stadium. Club directors are reportedly likely to bring back the interim manager, who steered the club during a temporary stint previously, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the truth for the moment. Yet by saying this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. Absolutely not. My point is the turnaround is near, really, really close to reverse our form.”

Focus on the Details

He highlights the fact Celtic show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, but for poor finishing they could have been greater than 1-0 up. “I saw enough aside from the fact that we missed a second goal,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be fair.

“The performance we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. This is the reality. And I would not say that if it was not the case. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I noted it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I believe we are nearly there to getting it right. Right now: small things.”

“I saw many, many good things that we did, once more. However is consistency. My message would change the same. Therefore I firmly believe we’re going to be able to turn things around.”

The Rangers Boss Response

Danny Röhl refused to contemplate a serious challenge even after what felt like a landmark win. “Step by step, so we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The confidence in the team is outstanding.”