Bullish Nancy insists he is not worried about the sack however the Parkhead faithful unleash wrath following defeat.
The under-pressure manager stated he had no concerns about the sack, maintaining, “I believe we are very near to changing our fortunes,” even after sliding worryingly close to the exit with a heavy defeat by their arch-rivals.
Another Collapse Leads to Derby Defeat
The home side had led their oldest rivals at the interval but a second-half capitulation enabled Rangers to pull level on points with the current league title holders. The French coach, who was appointed from Columbus Crew, has now presided over six defeats in his first eight matches.
“There is unity at the club,” said the manager.
Asked directly about whether he was concerned, he replied: “I don’t think about it. I concentrate on discovering solutions to aid my players to improve on small moments.
Supporters' Anger Outside Parkhead
The fans voiced their fury – aimed at the board and manager – by protesting at Parkhead. The hierarchy are thought to be considering to bring back the interim manager, who had a fruitful interim spell before Nancy was hired, should a change be made.
“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. That is the reality for the moment. Yet when I say that’s how it is, that is not a sign that I am giving up. Absolutely not. My point is we are really close, imminently close to reverse our form.”
“Really, Really Close”
He highlights the fact his team can perform strongly for a half at a time. In fact, were it not for wastefulness in front of goal they would have been more than 1-0 up. “I saw enough except the fact that we missed our chances,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but I have also to be objective.
“The performance we had at certain moments was of top quality. This is the reality. And I would not speak so positively if it was different. But that’s why, regarding outcomes, I said we've seen this before. Which is why I feel we are really close to getting it right. Right now: small things.”
“I saw many, many good things that we did, like today again. The issue now it’s about consistency. My narrative would change the same. Therefore I am convinced we will manage to turn things around.”
The Rangers Boss Response
The victorious boss was cautious about a title charge despite what felt like a landmark win. “One match at a time, so we can gradually build something here,” he said. “The confidence in the squad is immense.”
