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The under-pressure manager stated he was not afraid of dismissal, asserting, “The team is very near to a turnaround,” even after edging perilously close to being fired with a comprehensive defeat by the Ibrox side.

Another Capitulation Leads to Old Firm Defeat

The Hoops were in front their oldest rivals at half-time but a collapse after the break let Rangers to pull level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was hired in December, has now presided over six losses in his first eight fixtures.

“We are together at the club,” insisted the manager.

Pressed on the speculation, the 48-year-old responded: “That’s not my focus. I think about working out methods to help my team to excel on small moments.

Protest On Display

Celtic’s support voiced their fury – directed at the dugout and directors – in their hundreds at full time. The board are thought to be considering to bring back Martin O’Neill, who steered the club during a interim spell before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the reality for the moment. Yet in stating that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am pessimistic. No. What I mean the turnaround is near, imminently close to change the narrative.”

Focus on the Details

The coach remains focused on the fact Celtic play well for a half at a time. In fact, but for wastefulness in front of goal they would have been more than 1-0 up. “I saw enough except the fact that we haven’t scored a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but it's important to stay balanced.

“The performance we had at times was of top quality. This is the reality. And I would not talk like that if it was untrue. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I noted this is the same story. Which is why I said that a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. Currently: details, details, details.”

“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, once more. The issue now it’s about consistency. My message would change the same. That’s why I am convinced we’re going to be able to fix this.”

The Rangers Boss Response

Danny Röhl refused to contemplate a championship push in spite of what felt like a statement victory. “We take it game by game, and we can really build up something here,” he said. “The belief in the team is excellent.”