🔗 Share this article Bullish Nancy does not fear the sack yet the Parkhead faithful unleash wrath after derby defeat. Wilfried Nancy declared he did not fear dismissal, asserting, “I believe we are very near to a turnaround,” even after edging perilously close to the exit with a heavy loss to their arch-rivals. A Second-Half Capitulation Sees Old Firm Disaster Celtic were in front the visitors at the break but a collapse after the break let Rangers to move level on points with the reigning league title holders. The French coach, who was appointed in December, has now overseen six defeats in his first eight matches. “There is unity at the club,” insisted Nancy. Pressed on whether he was concerned, he responded: “That’s not my focus. My focus is on working out methods to help my team to be good on small moments. Protest On Display Hundreds of supporters made their feelings clear – aimed at the dugout and directors – by protesting at full time. The hierarchy are thought to be considering to bring back the former boss, who had a fruitful caretaker period last year, if Nancy departs. “Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the situation for the moment. Yet by saying that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am pessimistic. Not at all. My point is we are on the cusp, really, really close to change the narrative.” Nancy’s Persistent Belief He remains focused on the fact his team play well for 45 minutes at a time. In fact, but for wastefulness in front of goal they would have been more than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit other than the fact that we didn't take more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but it's important to stay objective. “The level we had at stages was really, really, really high. That happened. And I would not talk like that if it was different. Therefore, in terms of results, I noted this is the same story. For that reason I said that we are nearly there to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: small things.” “I saw many, many good things that we did, once more. The issue now it’s about performing for 90 minutes. My outlook would not be the same. Therefore I firmly believe we will manage to fix this.” The Rangers Boss Response Rangers manager was cautious about a title charge even after what seemed like a landmark win. “One match at a time, then we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The belief in the squad is immense.”