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The under-pressure manager stated he had no concerns about losing his job, maintaining, “The team is very near to things turning around,” even after edging perilously close to being fired with a heavy loss to their arch-rivals.

Another Capitulation Leads to Derby Loss

The Hoops were in front the visitors at the interval but a disastrous second period let the Gers to draw level on points with the reigning league title holders. The French coach, who was appointed in December, has now presided over six losses in his last eight games.

“There is unity with the board,” insisted the manager.

Asked directly about the speculation, he responded: “It’s not on my mind. I concentrate on working out methods to aid my players to be good on details.

Protest Erupts

Hundreds of supporters displayed their anger – directed at the hierarchy – by gathering outside the stadium. Club directors would be most likely to return to the interim manager, who enjoyed a successful temporary stint previously, should a change be made.

“The outcomes [that leads to pressure]. So this is the truth for the moment. However when I say this is the reality, it doesn’t mean that I am a defeatist guy. Not at all. The message is the turnaround is near, really, really close to change the narrative.”

“Really, Really Close”

He remains focused on the fact his team can perform strongly for one half at a time. Indeed, were it not for poor finishing they might have been more than 1-0 up. “There were positives other than the fact that we missed more goals,” he said. “I acknowledge that we lost, but I have also to be fair.

“The level we had at times was really, really, really high. That happened. I could not speak so positively if it was different. That is the reason, in terms of results, I noted we've seen this before. That’s why I feel we are nearly there to getting it right. Right now: details, details, details.”

“There were many, many good things that we did, like today again. However comes down to performing for 90 minutes. My narrative would not be the same. Therefore I am convinced the team can to turn things around.”

Opposition Reaction Stance

Danny Röhl played down talk of a championship push in spite of what appeared to be a statement victory. “We take it game by game, then we can develop a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the squad is excellent.”