🔗 Share this article Unbowed Celtic's manager does not fear the sack yet supporters show anger following defeat. Wilfried Nancy insisted he was not afraid of the sack, claiming, “We are extremely close to changing our fortunes,” despite edging perilously close to being fired with a heavy defeat by Rangers. A Second-Half Meltdown Results in Derby Defeat The Hoops were in front Rangers at the interval but a disastrous second period let Rangers to pull level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was brought in in December, has now presided over six defeats in his last eight matches. “We are together with the board,” insisted the manager. Questioned about whether he was concerned, he said: “I don’t think about it. I think about discovering solutions to help my team to improve on details. Fan Fury On Display Celtic’s support made their feelings clear – directed at the hierarchy – in their hundreds at Parkhead. Club directors are thought to be considering to return to the former boss, who had a fruitful caretaker period previously, should a change be made. “It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. That is the truth for the moment. Yet in stating this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am a defeatist guy. Not at all. My point is the turnaround is near, extremely close to turn things around.” “Really, Really Close” The coach highlights the fact his team play well for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, if not for wastefulness in front of goal they could have been greater than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit except the fact that we didn't take our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I must remain fair. “The performance we had at times was really, really, really high. That is a fact. And I would not speak so positively if it was untrue. Therefore, in terms of results, I said it's a repeating pattern. That’s why I believe a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. Currently: details, details, details.” “There were many, many good things that we did, as was the case today. The issue now it’s about performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would change if it was not the case. This is why I firmly believe the team can to fix this.” Röhl’s Cautious Outlook Danny Röhl played down talk of a title charge despite what appeared to be a statement victory. “We take it game by game, so we can really build up momentum,” he said. “The belief in the team is outstanding.”