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Wilfried Nancy declared he did not fear the sack, claiming, “We are really close to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of sliding worryingly close to being fired with a heavy defeat by Rangers.

Another Meltdown Leads to Old Firm Defeat

The Hoops had led their oldest rivals at half-time but a second-half capitulation let Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was appointed from the MLS, has now presided over six defeats in eight games.

“There is unity with the board,” insisted Nancy.

Questioned about the speculation, the 48-year-old replied: “It’s not on my mind. I think about working out methods to help my team to excel on the fine details.

Supporters' Anger Erupts

The fans made their feelings clear – towards the dugout and directors – by protesting outside the stadium. The board are reportedly likely to re-appoint Martin O’Neill, who steered the club during a caretaker period last year, if Nancy departs.

“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, I am not saying that I am giving up. Not at all. The message is we are really close, really, really close to change the narrative.”

Nancy’s Persistent Belief

The coach remains focused on the fact his team play well for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, but for missed chances they could have been more than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit except the fact that we haven’t scored more goals,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.

“The standard we had at stages was really, really, really high. That is a fact. And I would not talk like that if it was different. That is the reason, when it comes to wins, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. That’s why I said that we are really close to things turning around. Right now: details, details, details.”

“I saw plenty of positives that we did, once more. The issue now comes down to consistency. My narrative would not be if it was not the case. This is why I am convinced we’re going to be able to fix this.”

The Rangers Boss Outlook

Rangers manager played down talk of a serious challenge despite what appeared to be a statement victory. “We take it game by game, and we can develop something here,” he said. “The faith in the squad is outstanding.”