Siam69 26,874 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Neil Lennon determined to turn Celtic around as he admits it will be 'very, very difficult' to catch Rangers Neil Lennon determined to turn Celtic around as he admits it will be 'very, very difficult' to catch Rangers - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Gavin McCafferty December 06 2020 07:35 PM Celtic manager Neil Lennon admits they have made it "very, very difficult" to haul themselves back into the Scottish Premiership title race after a 1-1 home draw with St Johnstone. But Lennon has no doubts that he remains the man to turn their alarming slump in form around. Rangers moved 13 points clear on Sunday after a 4-0 away win over Ross County, who had knocked Celtic out of the Betfred Cup at Parkhead seven days earlier. Celtic draw with St Johnstone to increase pressure on Neil Lennon Celtic have now won just twice in 12 matches in all competitions and only once in five league games to leave hopes of a 10th consecutive league crown hanging by a thread. When asked if he doubted he could turn their form around, Lennon said: "No, I don't doubt it, I know these players. "There is definitely a lack of confidence there, a lack of confidence in themselves as individuals and each other. We need to get that back because they can play, they proved that last season. "But this season it's been a struggle for them. Whether it's a lack of attitude or desire.... there's bits and pieces that I see now and again that I can't really change overnight, but I want to. "As far as the season goes we are making it very, very difficult for ourselves to get back into it." Lennon, who first joined Celtic 20 years ago to the day, added: "I have got to be realistic. I wouldn't say it's over but we are making it more and more difficult for ourselves and we need to start winning games and winning them well." The cup loss against County sparked angry protests outside Celtic Park but Lennon retained the backing of the club's power-brokers. But, after losing four goals and a two-goal lead against Milan on Thursday, Lennon admitted Celtic lacked penetration and urgency against a St Johnstone side who extended their unbeaten run to 11 games. Celtic created more chances after a flat first half but Zander Clark made some good stops and Saints substitute Chris Kane slid in to convert Stevie May's low cross in the 79th minute. Mohamed Elyounoussi levelled with a looping header four minutes later but Celtic could not find a winner. With fans gathering outside Celtic Park again, Lennon said: "I understand their frustrations. We are not playing well, we are not getting the results we should be getting. "There's ways and means and some fans are more irate than others but at the minute I would agree with them that the performances don't merit the quality that we have. "If that's on me, then so be it. If there is going to be a change, then so be it, but I will not stop working to try and get it right." When asked whether the latest setback might change the views of the board and major shareholder Dermot Desmond, Lennon said: "I can't answer that and I don't want to pre-empt anything. I want to keep working and turn it round. "We need a bit of swagger back in the team which is missing right now. Some players aren't fit enough and that's been the case for a long time. Some players are just not in good form. "They need some respite at some stage and they need some support from me, but it's a two-way thing. The players have got to play better. We are trying everything we can to get those performances right." St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson had mixed emotions after losing the lead but gaining another point. "It's a really tough place to come and we were missing two or three key players," he said. "But to get a point is a little bit bitter-sweet. "We go 1-0 up and Zander makes a couple of great saves to keep us in the game. To take a point at Parkhead, I am delighted for the players." PA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,148 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, simplythebest said: Totally bizarre As if any Rangers fan would even contemplate sympathy for them He’s just throwing a few digs back and best not to read too much into it as no 🐻 is feeling any sympathy for them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Goianegra 4,682 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 They still banging on about Eddie Howe? Been stated so many times, he got homesick at Burnley, he's not gonna move a further 200+ miles up the road to manage that shite, let alone after a short zoom call with Lawwell, Brown and co Stick with your Roy Keane's and Martin O'Neill's... You know, people that might actually want the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tomger 874 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, BLUEDIGNITY said: Captain spastics fav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Don54 25,517 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 2 hours ago, RDB14 said: Posted this in the Clyde thread but thought it would look at home in here too You shoulda posted this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BlueKnight87 17,282 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, esquire8 said: Or lose that and still get the next old firm game. How many more games do they give him before they say enough is enough? At this point mate who knows. I thought he was done for last weekend. The latest today chasing the team bus lol will only get him more time as their board will play the won't bow card. I'm convinced they have done the rounds with manager agents and seen a lack of interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,573 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Caption this? I can smell shite.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer 11 2,575 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Just now, BlueKnight87 said: At this point mate who knows. I thought he was done for last weekend. The latest today chasing the team bus lol will only get him more time as their board will play the won't bow card. I'm convinced they have done the rounds with manager agents and seen a lack of interest. Who’d want the job now 😂 orcs chasing the team bus after a draw. Even so called sellick men won’t want to be the manager that saw Celtic lose 10 In a row and us become dominant Again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,283 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
demise 3,516 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 The last few hours in this thread were absolutely hilarious, cant wait to get back to it after im done with work tomorrow. Thanks everyone for the fun. Good night bears! WATP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,283 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 39 minutes ago, Junior Soprano said: It was that prick that punched the horse It wasnt him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swally 6,289 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,283 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Time to change the title of this thread back to what it was Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Soprano 22,428 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Just now, gazza27 said: It wasnt him He was lifted yesterday in drumchapel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,283 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Just now, Junior Soprano said: He was lifted yesterday in drumchapel Fair enough mate am sure a read yesterday he was no where near that place last week when it was kicking aff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Soprano 22,428 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 1 minute ago, gazza27 said: Fair enough mate am sure a read yesterday he was no where near that place last week when it was kicking aff He posted a pic of himself on twitter last Sunday heading up there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic8ball 27,901 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 1 hour ago, eejay the dj said: Cops seem determined to make no arrests . Even after warning them If you were a cop would you touch one of the manky cunts to cuff them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,283 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Just now, Junior Soprano said: He posted a pic of himself on twitter last Sunday heading up there A seen that but it was an auld picture folk were saying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 1 minute ago, gazza27 said: Time to change the title of this thread back to what it was @GabrielTomato Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy 1,308 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Great thread, I haven't laughed so much since ... last Sunday. I thought even that side would get thru a run of "easy" home games. Sauron's tower is collapsing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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