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The under-pressure manager declared he did not fear dismissal, asserting, “We are really close to a turnaround,” in the wake of edging perilously close to the exit with a heavy loss to Rangers.

Another Capitulation Leads to Old Firm Defeat

The home side had led their oldest rivals at the interval but a collapse after the break let the Gers to move level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was appointed from Columbus Crew, has now overseen six losses in his first eight games.

“There is unity at the club,” said Nancy.

Pressed on his own future, the 48-year-old said: “That’s not my focus. I think about discovering solutions to aid my players to improve on the fine details.

Fan Fury Erupts

The fans displayed their anger – aimed at the hierarchy – in their hundreds at full time. Club directors are reportedly likely to return to the interim manager, who steered the club during a caretaker period last year, should a change be made.

“It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. And that’s the reality for the moment. But in stating this is the reality, I am not saying that I am pessimistic. No. The message is the turnaround is near, really, really close to reverse our form.”

“Really, Really Close”

Nancy continues to cling to the fact his team play well for 45 minutes at a time. For instance, were it not for wastefulness in front of goal they might have been more than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit aside from the fact that we haven’t scored a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be objective.

“The standard we had at certain moments was really, really, really high. This is the reality. And I would not say that if it was different. Therefore, in terms of results, I said we've seen this before. For that reason I feel a change is coming to things turning around. But for the moment: details, details, details.”

“There were plenty of positives that we did, once more. But now is performing for 90 minutes. My narrative would change if it was not the case. Therefore I am convinced we’re going to be able to fix this.”

Röhl’s Cautious Outlook

Danny Röhl was cautious about a title charge in spite of what appeared to be a landmark win. “Step by step, then we can really build up momentum,” he said. “The belief in the team is immense.”