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The under-pressure manager insisted he did not fear dismissal, maintaining, “The team is really close to things turning around,” despite moving dangerously close to the exit with a comprehensive loss to the Ibrox side.

Another Capitulation Leads to Old Firm Disaster

Celtic had led their oldest rivals at half-time but a second-half capitulation allowed the Gers to draw level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was brought in from the MLS, has now overseen six setbacks in his first eight games.

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

Questioned about his own future, he responded: “I don’t think about it. My focus is on working out methods to get the team to be good on the fine details.

Fan Fury Erupts

Celtic’s support displayed their anger – towards the dugout and directors – by gathering at full time. The hierarchy would be most likely to re-appoint the interim manager, who steered the club during a interim spell previously, should a change be made.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the truth for the moment. But in stating this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am a defeatist guy. No. The message is we are really close, imminently close to reverse our form.”

“Really, Really Close”

The coach highlights the fact his team can perform strongly for 45 minutes at a time. In fact, but for missed chances they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “There were positives except the fact that we didn't take a second goal,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I must remain balanced.

“The standard we had at certain moments was exceptionally high. This is the reality. I could not talk like that if it was untrue. That is the reason, in terms of results, I said we've seen this before. That’s why I feel we are nearly there to getting it right. Currently: small things.”

“I saw many, many good things that we did, as was the case today. However it’s about consistency. My outlook would not be the same. Therefore I am convinced we will manage to get back on track.”

The Rangers Boss Response

Danny Röhl was cautious about a title charge in spite of what appeared to be a landmark win. “One match at a time, and we can gradually build a challenge,” he said. “The faith in the squad is excellent.”