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The under-pressure manager insisted he did not fear the sack, asserting, “The team is really close to things turning around,” despite moving dangerously close to being fired with a heavy setback against Rangers.

A Second-Half Capitulation Leads to Old Firm Disaster

The home side were ahead Rangers at half-time but a disastrous second period allowed Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was brought in from the MLS, has now overseen six setbacks in his last eight games.

“The board and I are united with the board,” insisted the manager.

Asked directly about the speculation, Nancy responded: “That’s not my focus. My focus is on finding ways to help my team to excel on the fine details.

Protest On Display

The fans voiced their fury – directed at the hierarchy – by gathering outside the stadium. Club directors are reportedly likely to bring back the former boss, who had a fruitful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, if the Frenchman were sacked.

“Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. That is the truth for the moment. Yet by saying that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. Not at all. What I mean the turnaround is near, imminently close to change the narrative.”

“Really, Really Close”

He remains focused on the fact the side show good levels for one half at a time. For instance, but for missed chances they could have been better than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit other than the fact that we missed a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be fair.

“The standard we had at stages was really, really, really high. This is the reality. And I would not say that if it was not the case. That is the reason, in terms of results, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. Which is why I said that we are really close to getting it right. But for the moment: the fine margins.”

“There were many, many good things that we did, as was the case today. However is performing for 90 minutes. My message would be different the same. That’s why I firmly believe we’re going to be able to get back on track.”

Röhl’s Cautious Response

The victorious boss refused to contemplate a serious challenge despite what felt like a statement victory. “We take it game by game, and we can gradually build momentum,” he said. “The confidence in the team is outstanding.”