Defiant Nancy insists he is not worried about being fired however supporters unleash fury following derby defeat.
Wilfried Nancy stated he had no concerns about the sack, asserting, “We are very near to changing our fortunes,” even after moving dangerously close to being fired with a comprehensive loss to their arch-rivals.
Another Collapse Results in Derby Loss
The home side had led Rangers at the interval but a disastrous second period let Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the reigning league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was appointed 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.
Questioned about his own future, Nancy responded: “That’s not my focus. I concentrate on working out methods to help my team to excel on small moments.
Supporters' Anger Erupts
The fans displayed their anger – aimed at the dugout and directors – in their hundreds outside the stadium. Club directors would be most likely to re-appoint Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, if Nancy departs.
“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. However when I say this is the reality, I am not saying that I am a defeatist guy. Absolutely not. My point is we are on the cusp, really, really close to turn things around.”
“Really, Really Close”
The coach continues to cling to the fact the side play well for 45 minutes at a time. Indeed, but for wastefulness in front of goal they might have been more than 1-0 up. “I saw enough aside from the fact that we didn't take our chances,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I must remain balanced.
“The performance we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. This is the reality. And I would not talk like that if it was different. But that’s why, when it comes to wins, I mentioned it's a repeating pattern. That’s why I said that we are nearly there to getting it right. But for the moment: small things.”
“We produced a lot of encouraging signs that we did, as was the case today. However it’s about 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 get back on track.”
Röhl’s Cautious Stance
Rangers manager refused to contemplate a serious challenge in spite of what felt like a statement victory. “We take it game by game, then we can really build up momentum,” he said. “The belief in the group is outstanding.”