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Wilfried Nancy declared he had no concerns about losing his job, asserting, “I believe we are very near to changing our fortunes,” despite sliding worryingly close to the chopping block with a heavy loss to their arch-rivals.

A Second-Half Collapse Results in Old Firm Defeat

The home side had led their oldest rivals at the break but a collapse after the break enabled Danny Röhl’s team to move level on points with the current league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was brought in from the MLS, has now been in charge for six defeats in his first eight games.

“We are together with the board,” insisted Nancy.

Pressed on the speculation, Nancy responded: “I don’t think about it. I concentrate on finding ways to aid my players to be good on details.

Protest Erupts

The fans made their feelings clear – directed at the dugout and directors – by gathering at full time. The hierarchy would be most likely to return to Martin O’Neill, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. But by saying that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am giving up. Not at all. What I mean we are on the cusp, extremely close to reverse our form.”

Focus on the Details

He continues to cling to the fact the side can perform strongly for 45 minutes at a time. In fact, but for missed chances they could have been more than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit other than the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I must remain fair.

“The performance we had at certain moments was of top quality. This is the reality. I could not say that if it was different. That is the reason, in terms of results, I said this is the same story. Which is why I feel we are really close to getting it right. Right now: small things.”

“We produced many, many good things that we did, as was the case today. But now it’s about consistency. My message would not be if it was not the case. Therefore I firmly believe we’re going to be able to fix this.”

Röhl’s Cautious Outlook

Danny Röhl refused to contemplate a serious challenge in spite of what felt like a huge result. “One match at a time, and we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the group is excellent.”