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The under-pressure manager stated he was not afraid of the sack, maintaining, “The team is extremely close to things turning around,” even after sliding worryingly close to being fired with a convincing loss to the Ibrox side.

Another Collapse Leads to Old Firm Disaster

The home side had led their oldest rivals at half-time but a collapse after the break enabled Danny Röhl’s team to draw level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was appointed in December, has now overseen six setbacks in his last eight games.

“There is unity at the club,” insisted Nancy.

Asked directly about whether he was concerned, Nancy said: “That’s not my focus. I think about working out methods to aid my players to improve on the fine details.

Protest Erupts

Hundreds of supporters displayed their anger – towards the board and manager – in their hundreds at full time. The hierarchy are thought to be considering to return to Martin O’Neill, who steered the club during a interim spell previously, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. So this is the truth for the moment. However when I say this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am a defeatist guy. No. What I mean we are on the cusp, really, really close to turn things around.”

Focus on the Details

The coach continues to cling to the fact his team play well for a half at a time. Indeed, were it not for poor finishing they could have been better than 1-0 up. “I saw enough aside from the fact that we didn't take our chances,” he said. “I accept that we lost, but it's important to stay fair.

“The level we had at stages was really, really, really high. That is a fact. I could not speak so positively if it was untrue. But that’s why, when it comes to wins, I noted it's a repeating pattern. That’s why I feel we are really close to getting it right. Right now: small things.”

“There were a lot of encouraging signs that we did, like today again. But now comes down to sustaining it. My message would be different if it was not the case. This is why I am convinced the team can to turn things around.”

Opposition Reaction Response

Rangers manager was cautious about a championship push even after what appeared to be a landmark win. “One match at a time, and we can develop momentum,” he said. “The belief in the team is outstanding.”