🔗 Share this article Unbowed Celtic's manager shows no fear of the sack yet supporters unleash fury after defeat. The under-pressure manager stated he was not afraid of dismissal, asserting, “The team is very near to things turning around,” even after edging perilously close to the chopping block with a convincing setback against their arch-rivals. Another Collapse Results in Derby Defeat The Hoops had led the visitors at half-time but a disastrous second period let Danny Röhl’s team to move level on points with the defending league title holders. The former MLS manager, who was brought in in December, has now overseen six losses in his first eight games. “The board and I are united with the board,” said Nancy. Asked directly about whether he was concerned, the 48-year-old said: “That’s not my focus. My focus is on finding ways to help my team to improve on details. Supporters' Anger On Display Hundreds of supporters made their feelings clear – directed at the hierarchy – by protesting at full time. The board would be most likely to bring back Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful caretaker period previously, if the Frenchman were sacked. “The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. So this is the situation for the moment. But by saying this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am a defeatist guy. No. My point is the turnaround is near, really, really close to turn things around.” Focus on the Details He continues to cling to the fact the side can perform strongly for a half at a time. In fact, were it not for poor finishing they would have been greater than 1-0 up. “There were positives aside from the fact that we didn't take more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I must remain balanced. “The standard we had at times was of top quality. That is a fact. I wouldn't talk like that if it was untrue. That is the reason, when it comes to wins, I noted this is the same story. That’s why I believe we are nearly there to getting it right. But for the moment: small things.” “We produced many, many good things that we did, as was the case today. However it’s about sustaining it. My outlook would change if it was not the case. Therefore I firmly believe the team can to get back on track.” Röhl’s Cautious Response Danny Röhl played down talk of a title charge despite what appeared to be a huge result. “We take it game by game, then we can gradually build something here,” he said. “The faith in the group is immense.”