Defiant Wilfried Nancy insists he is not worried about dismissal however the Parkhead faithful display fury following defeat.
The Celtic boss insisted he did not fear the sack, maintaining, “We are very near to changing our fortunes,” despite edging perilously close to the chopping block with a comprehensive loss to their arch-rivals.
A Second-Half Collapse Leads to Derby Loss
The Hoops were in front their oldest rivals at the break but a disastrous second period let Danny Röhl’s team to move level on points with the defending league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was brought in in December, has now been in charge for six setbacks in eight matches.
“There is unity at the club,” stated the manager.
Asked directly about the speculation, he replied: “I don’t think about it. I concentrate on discovering solutions to help my team to improve on the fine details.
Protest Outside Parkhead
Celtic’s support voiced their fury – directed at the dugout and directors – by gathering at full time. The hierarchy are reportedly likely to re-appoint the former boss, who steered the club during a temporary stint last year, if Nancy departs.
“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the truth for the moment. Yet in stating that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am a defeatist guy. No. The message is we are really close, imminently close to reverse our form.”
“Really, Really Close”
He continues to cling to the fact the side play well for a half at a time. Indeed, if not for missed chances they might have been greater than 1-0 up. “There were positives except the fact that we haven’t scored our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.
“The performance we had at certain moments was exceptionally high. That is a fact. And I would not say that if it was not the case. But that’s why, regarding outcomes, I said this is the same story. That’s why I feel we are nearly there to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: small things.”
“We produced plenty of positives that we did, once more. However it’s about performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would not be the same. Therefore I firmly believe we will manage to fix this.”
Röhl’s Cautious Outlook
Danny Röhl played down talk of a title charge even after what appeared to be a statement victory. “One match at a time, then we can really build up momentum,” he said. “The confidence in the squad is excellent.”
