🔗 Share this article Defiant Celtic's manager insists he is not worried about being fired however Celtic fans unleash wrath after defeat. The Celtic boss stated he had no concerns about the sack, asserting, “The team is really close to changing our fortunes,” despite sliding worryingly close to the exit with a heavy loss to the Ibrox side. A Second-Half Meltdown Results in Old Firm Defeat The Hoops were ahead the visitors at the break but a collapse after the break let Rangers to move level on points with the defending league title holders. Nancy, who was hired from Columbus Crew, has now been in charge for six losses in his first eight fixtures. “The board and I are united with the board,” stated the manager. Asked directly about whether he was concerned, he said: “That’s not my focus. I concentrate on working out methods to help my team to excel on small moments. Supporters' Anger Outside Parkhead Hundreds of supporters made their feelings clear – directed at the dugout and directors – by gathering outside the stadium. Club directors are thought to be considering to return to the interim manager, who had a fruitful caretaker period before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs. “The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the truth for the moment. But when I say that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am pessimistic. Absolutely not. My point is we are really close, extremely close to change the narrative.” Focus on the Details The coach continues to cling to the fact Celtic show good levels for 45 minutes at a time. Indeed, were it not for missed chances they could have been better than 1-0 up. “There were positives except the fact that we missed a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be balanced. “The standard we had at stages was of top quality. That is a fact. And I would not say that if it was not the case. Therefore, when it comes to wins, I mentioned we've seen this before. Which is why I feel a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: the fine margins.” “There were a lot of encouraging signs that we did, like today again. But now comes down to sustaining it. My message would not be if I didn't believe it. Therefore I am a big believer the team can to turn things around.” Röhl’s Cautious Stance The victorious boss played down talk of a championship push despite what felt like a landmark win. “We take it game by game, and we can develop something here,” he said. “The belief in the team is immense.”