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Wilfried Nancy stated he was not afraid of losing his job, claiming, “We are really close to a turnaround,” even after sliding worryingly close to the exit with a convincing defeat by their arch-rivals.

Another Capitulation Leads to Old Firm Disaster

The Hoops were in front the visitors at the break but a collapse after the break enabled the Gers to move level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was brought in in December, has now presided over six losses in his last eight fixtures.

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

Pressed on his own future, he said: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on finding ways to aid my players to excel on small moments.

Protest Outside Parkhead

The fans made their feelings clear – towards the hierarchy – by gathering outside the stadium. Club directors would be most likely to return to Martin O’Neill, who enjoyed a successful caretaker period before Nancy was hired, should a change be made.

“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the truth for the moment. Yet when I say that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am a defeatist guy. Absolutely not. The message is we are really close, extremely close to change the narrative.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

Nancy continues to cling to the fact the side can perform strongly for 45 minutes at a time. In fact, were it not for missed chances they might have been greater than 1-0 up. “There were positives except the fact that we didn't take our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be fair.

“The performance we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. That is a fact. And I would not speak so positively if it was different. That is the reason, regarding outcomes, I noted we've seen this before. Which is why I feel a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. Right now: details, details, details.”

“There were a lot of encouraging signs that we did, like today again. The issue now comes down to performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would change if I didn't believe it. This is why I am a big believer the team can to fix this.”

The Rangers Boss Stance

Rangers manager refused to contemplate a championship push in spite of what appeared to be a statement victory. “Step by step, so we can really build up momentum,” he said. “The belief in the group is excellent.”