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Wilfried Nancy insisted he did not fear the sack, maintaining, “I believe we are very near to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of sliding worryingly close to being fired with a heavy loss to Rangers.

Another Capitulation Sees Old Firm Defeat

The Hoops had led Rangers at half-time but a second-half capitulation let Rangers to draw level on points with the reigning league title holders. Nancy, who was appointed from the MLS, has now been in charge for six defeats in his first eight fixtures.

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

Asked directly about whether he was concerned, the 48-year-old replied: “It’s not on my mind. I concentrate on finding ways to aid my players to excel on the fine details.

Fan Fury Erupts

Hundreds of supporters voiced their fury – aimed at the hierarchy – in their hundreds outside the stadium. The hierarchy are reportedly likely to return to 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 situation for the moment. However when I say this is the reality, I am not saying that I am pessimistic. Absolutely not. The message is the turnaround is near, really, really close to turn things around.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

The coach highlights the fact the side show good levels for a half at a time. For instance, were it not for poor finishing they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “I saw enough other than the fact that we didn't take more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I must remain fair.

“The standard we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. That is a fact. And I would not say that if it was not the case. That is the reason, in terms of results, I noted we've seen this before. That’s why I said that we are really close to getting it right. But for the moment: the fine margins.”

“There were plenty of positives that we did, like today again. The issue now is consistency. My outlook would be different if it was not the case. This is why I firmly believe the team can to turn things around.”

Opposition Reaction Response

The victorious boss was cautious about a championship push despite what appeared to be a landmark win. “We take it game by game, so we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The belief in the group is outstanding.”