Bullish Celtic's manager shows no fear of dismissal however Celtic fans unleash fury following defeat.

The Celtic boss stated he did not fear dismissal, maintaining, “We are extremely close to things turning around,” in the wake of edging perilously close to the exit with a comprehensive defeat by their arch-rivals.

Another Collapse Results in Derby Defeat

The Hoops had led the visitors at the interval but a collapse after the break enabled the Gers to draw level on points with the current Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was appointed from Columbus Crew, has now presided over six defeats in his last eight matches.

“We are together at the club,” stated the manager.

Questioned about his own future, he responded: “That’s not my focus. I concentrate on discovering solutions to get the team to excel on small moments.

Supporters' Anger Erupts

Celtic’s support displayed their anger – directed at the board and manager – by gathering at full time. The board would be most likely to re-appoint Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, should a change be made.

“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the situation for the moment. Yet by saying this is the reality, that is not a sign that I am giving up. Absolutely not. My point is we are on the cusp, really, really close to change the narrative.”

Focus on the Details

He highlights the fact his team can perform strongly for a half at a time. For instance, if not for missed chances they might have been more than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit except the fact that we missed a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be objective.

“The standard we had at times was really, really, really high. That is a fact. And I would not say that if it was not the case. Therefore, in terms of results, I noted it's a repeating pattern. For that reason I said that a change is coming to a shift in fortunes. But for the moment: the fine margins.”

“I saw many, many good things that we did, like today again. The issue now is consistency. My outlook would change if I didn't believe it. This is why I am a big believer we’re going to be able to fix this.”

Röhl’s Cautious Response

Danny Röhl was cautious about a championship push even after what appeared to be a landmark win. “Step by step, so we can develop momentum,” he said. “The belief in the squad is immense.”