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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ewan Murray at Celtic Park

Bullish Nancy does not fear sack amid Celtic fans’ fury after loss to Rangers

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy looks dejected
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy looks dejected after Rangers scored their third goal. Photograph: Russell Cheyne/Reuters

Wilfried Nancy insisted he did not fear the sack, claiming, “We are really close to things turning around,” despite the Celtic manager moving dangerously close to dismissal with a comprehensive defeat by Rangers.

Celtic led their oldest rivals at the interval but a second-half capitulation from the hosts allowed Danny Röhl’s team to move level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. Nancy, who was hired from Columbus Crew in December, has presided over six defeats in eight games.

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