Defiant Nancy shows no fear of being fired yet the Parkhead faithful unleash wrath following loss.
The under-pressure manager declared he had no concerns about dismissal, claiming, “I believe we are really close to things turning around,” in the wake of sliding worryingly close to being fired with a heavy loss to Rangers.
A Second-Half Meltdown Sees Old Firm Loss
The home side were in front their oldest rivals at half-time but a disastrous second period enabled Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the defending league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was hired in December, has now presided over six losses in his first eight fixtures.
“The board and I are united at the club,” insisted Nancy.
Questioned about his own future, Nancy replied: “It’s not on my mind. I concentrate on discovering solutions to aid my players to improve on small moments.
Supporters' Anger Outside Parkhead
Celtic’s support voiced their fury – towards the board and manager – by gathering at Parkhead. The board are thought to be considering to re-appoint the interim manager, who had a fruitful caretaker period previously, if Nancy departs.
“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. However in stating this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. Not at all. The message is we are on the cusp, imminently close to change the narrative.”
“Really, Really Close”
The coach remains focused on the fact the side play well for one half at a time. For instance, if not for poor finishing they might have been more than 1-0 up. “I saw enough other than the fact that we didn't take more goals,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.
“The performance we had at stages was of top quality. That is a fact. And I would not say that if it was untrue. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I noted this is the same story. Which is why I believe we are really close to getting it right. Right now: details, details, details.”
“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, once more. However comes down to performing for 90 minutes. My narrative would not be if it was not the case. Therefore I am a big believer we will manage to turn things around.”
Röhl’s Cautious Outlook
Rangers manager played down talk of a title charge despite what felt like a landmark win. “Step by step, then we can really build up momentum,” he said. “The faith in the squad is excellent.”
