Defiant Nancy does not fear dismissal however supporters show anger after derby defeat.
The under-pressure manager declared he was not afraid of losing his job, asserting, “The team is very near to things turning around,” even after edging perilously close to the chopping block with a heavy loss to Rangers.
Another Capitulation Leads to Old Firm Loss
Celtic had led Rangers at the break but a second-half capitulation allowed the Gers to draw level on points with the reigning league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was brought in in December, has now overseen six losses in eight matches.
“There is unity at the club,” insisted the manager.
Questioned about his own future, Nancy said: “That’s not my focus. I think about working out methods to get the team to excel on small moments.
Protest Outside Parkhead
The fans made their feelings clear – aimed at the board and manager – by protesting at Parkhead. The board 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]. That is the reality for the moment. Yet in stating that’s how it is, that is not a sign that I am giving up. No. My point is the turnaround is near, extremely close to change the narrative.”
Focus on the Details
He highlights the fact the side play well for a half at a time. Indeed, were it not for wastefulness in front of goal they might have been greater than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we didn't take a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be balanced.
“The standard we had at certain moments was exceptionally high. That happened. And I would not say that if it was untrue. Therefore, in terms of results, I said it's a repeating pattern. For that reason I believe a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: the fine margins.”
“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, once more. However comes down to sustaining it. My narrative would change if I didn't believe it. This is why I am a big believer we will manage to fix this.”
Opposition Reaction Outlook
The victorious boss was cautious about a title charge in spite of what seemed like a statement victory. “One match at a time, then we can develop a challenge,” he said. “The faith in the group is immense.”
