Dennis 1,011 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/9415222.stmNel Lennon has much to ponder at Celtic trainingLennon did not appear at Celtic's media conferenceNeil Lennon has apologised to the Celtic board for Wednesday's verbal spat with Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist in their Scottish Cup tie.Celtic first-team coach Alan Thompson again faced the media ahead of Celtic's Scottish Premier League match against Hamilton Accies on Saturday."Neil apologised to the board regarding the events after the game on Wednesday night," said Thompson."And the board have accepted that. From our point of view, that's finished."Rangers manager Walter Smith on Friday said he was disappointed with some of his players' reactions during a game where his team were shown three red cards and lost 1-0.While he took responsibility for his players' behaviour, his words appeared to fall short of a public apology for a match that led to much public criticism.Neil has had 24-hour surveillance outside his house two days in a row protecting him and his family and he thought it was right to step out of the wayCeltic first-team coach Alan ThompsonLennon's apology for Wednesday's events was directed towards his own bosses and, as he did not attend the media conferences after the game or on Friday, has come second-hand from Thompson."From our point of view, that's finished and I know Walter has said that as well," said the Celtic coach."I am saying now that Neil has apologised now, so that makes it public."Lennon and McCoist had to be separated at the end of the ill-tempered game and the Celtic manager was accompanied to training at Barrowfield by a security man on Friday morning.Asked why Lennon had not appeared for the media conference, Thompson replied: "Neil had a lot on his plate in the last couple of days and he thought it was right to stand out the way for a day or two."He has had 24-hour surveillance outside his house two days in a row protecting him and his family and he thought it was right to step out of the way."Earlier this year, a package of bullets addressed to Lennon was intercepted in Northern Ireland, but his coach stressed that there was no way Lennon would walk away from the Celtic job."I spend a lot of time with him at work and away from work and I know how difficult it is for his family in Scotland and in Ireland," added Thompson."I think it is important that he gets the protection and backing that we give him."feel free to move if not appropriate for the bears den. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 He wasnt innocent, he caused all the mayhem, again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agoram1 42 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Cause he is an embarrassment! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebooler 4,509 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'm intrigued at the way almost every statement they release says "the matters over"Aye, that'll be fuckin right.It'll be over when we say it's over, no Neil fuckin Lennon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis 1,011 Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 He wasnt innocent, he caused all the mayhem, again.I know that, you know that, every Rangers fan in the world knows that.It is a pitty the media have yet to fathem it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 He's just such a nice guy that he apologises even when it was all the fault of the big bad Prods Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebooler 4,509 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I know that, you know that, every Rangers fan in the world knows that.It is a pitty the media have yet to fathem it out.Fixed that for ye mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I know that, you know that, every Rangers fan in the world knows that.It is a pitty the media have yet to fathem it out.He is the mhedias ginger golden child. Untouchable Dennis.Celtics PR machines grip on our mhedia is so strong the bond may never be broken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart54 218 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 He wasnt innocent, he caused all the mayhem, again.100% Spot On.This must be a first for world football - a confirmed nutjob in charge of a football team! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 He's just another teflon tim ... nothing ever sticks to them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 You would think this would make Lennon think twice about his behaviour, he knows how serious the rivalry can be but he enflames it purposely at every turn.I would normally have sympathy for a footballer/manager that the police feels needs protection away from the game, Celtic player or not, but I have none for him. He deserves it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddsyRFC 1 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Northern Ireland Thompson ya dick! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 100% Spot On.This must be a first for world football - a confirmed nutjob in charge of a football team!Confirmed in what way? Surely he wouldnt have been employed had he been confirmed nuts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Confirmed in what way? Surely he wouldnt have been employed had he been confirmed nuts?Lennon was diagnosed with a mental illness 2/3 years ago..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebooler 4,509 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Lennon was diagnosed with a mental illness 2/3 years ago.....I'd love to see proof of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCartmanLee 313 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'd love to see proof of that.It was widely reported in the press, he suffers from depression.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 In the aftermath of all this, and someone I was talking to yesterday reminded me of the fact: Ally did him over the other night- Lennon blinked first, he reacted, and it was Ally's doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 It was widely reported in the press, he suffers from depression....Time to finish him off for good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'd love to see proof of that.http://www.heraldscotland.com/lennon-s-pride-over-depression-1.827269http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-486680/Lennon-explains-battle-depression.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1313116/Neil-Lennon-100-days-Celtic-cured-depression.htmlThe good ol' selik cured him in only 100 days! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'm sure the depression was a smokescreen for the threatening texts to some burd he was shagging who's kid he also denied parentage off.No doubt there will be more suspect packages appearing to shift the media glare from the wee Catholic Victim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'm sure the depression was a smokescreen for the threatening texts to some burd he was shagging who's kid he also denied parentage off.No doubt there will be more suspect packages appearing to shift the media glare from the wee Catholic Victim.This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmond7 979 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 It's funny how often these 'suspect packages' and 'death threats' appear whenever Lemon is any way involved in something controversial. Now I am the worlds biggest cynic, but even so I can't believe a single thing thats reported about these events when they happen. Always strikes me as bullshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegoodbooler 0 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'm sure the depression was a smokescreen for the threatening texts to some burd he was shagging who's kid he also denied parentage off.No doubt there will be more suspect packages appearing to shift the media glare from the wee Catholic Victim.Or maybe from losing £600,000 plus because of his dealings in property with an IRA man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxfanalex 113 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I know that, you know that, every Rangers fan in the world knows that.It is a pitty the media have yet to fathem it out.Lennon goes to ground for 3 days and Thompson's apology for him is quoted as what's been offered to the board and accepted by them. Then we're told Walter's remarks fall short of a public apology. If no-one from Parkhead is prepared to issue a public apology why should it fall to Walter Smith or anyone else at RFC to do so. Smacks of the typical double standards we've come to expect. Personally I'd see it as a grovelling and cowardly act if anyone from RFC climbed down from the high ground. Our players were abused from the terraces and the home technical area for the entire match and the protagonist in chief was Neill Lennon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxfanalex 113 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Or maybe from losing £600,000 plus because of his dealings in property with an IRA man Details of this would be appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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