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Neil Lennon

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by romeo9535, Apr 17, 2016.

Discuss Neil Lennon in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Sean Daleer Gold Member Gold Member

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    He’s trying to be facetious.

    The fact that 2 people think he’s serious shows he’s as funny as a fire in an orphanage.
     
  2. Bobo_

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    You’ve literally said as much. Think you could do with a few hours sleep
     
  3. Sean Daleer Gold Member Gold Member

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    I’m concerned about Lennon and Celtic as a club.

    You’re trying to be a smart * and get a laugh out of this current situation.

    I’m just awake after a belter of an 11 hour sleep so I’m good thanks.
     
  4. bhoy81

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    He should have fire in his belly regardless.

    His starting line ups, tactics and blaming everyone bar himself is a shambles.

    The warning signs have been here a while and if the zombies never bottled it we would have been lucky to win 9 in a row.

    We have been rank rotten all season and embarrassed in Europe twice now (this season alone) it’s time that Lennon does the right thing and walk, that’s the only time I will back him going forward.

    The longer he continues at the club we are playing into the zombies hands and giving them the league.
     
  5. Bobo_

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    We’re in the absolute * *. I’ve gone past the concerned stage to be angry.

    We have gormless people among our support who can’t bring themselves to criticise NL. Be that for the abuse and harassment he has suffered in this country in the last. Be that for what he’s achieved for this club, IN THE PAST.

    Because we’re Celtic supporters, faithful through and through. Back the manager, back the club. Birthday caird * pish. We need to wake up. This is the now. I’m throwing jibes at these people on here and they’re swallowing it up.

    It’s * frightening
     
  6. wulliebad

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    Given celtic are not known for acting quickly, then we have to look at the fact lenny could will be here for a while.He must must must drop the players out of form,or the players that are out of form and don't want to be here,Even if one of them is eddy the only hope we have is if we drop these guys from the team and maybe even from the squad.The only area we might struggle is defence and maybe need reserves to provide a player or two. If he plays the same 11 tomorrow or even 10 of them then he is learning * all despite his words.
     
  7. Sean Daleer Gold Member Gold Member

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    If he is in the dugout tomorrow (and it looks like he will be) and hasn’t made at least 5 changes to the starting line up then you are absolutely correct.

    If players aren’t doing what the manager is asking them to do and he wants to keep his job then he has to drop them, no matter who they are.
     
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  8. TIART Gold Member Gold Member

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    I genuinely believe Neil Lennon not being there, that alone, would make a difference.

    I don’t know why I have a feeling in my gut the players just can’t be * with him and have little to no respect for the manager.

    Our players are not bad players, they’re all proven winners and have played incredible football before.

    I’ll say it again, he’s all over the place and inconsistent with his communication.
    He openly told players that hey can leave as some were making noise, others think they are better than they are.

    He then publicly criticised people for “unfairly criticising his players”. Several times. Hypocrite.

    He now calls out the players himself, again. Is he correct that the players aren’t applying themselves, yes, yes he’s absolutely bang on. Can he change their mentality, absolutely * not. He’s the root of the issue, he’s the man who controls the culture, the morale, the tactics, he is the central figure of all of this and because of that, he must go.

    He’s out saying now he needs to be more aggressive with the players. What? The players clearly have zero respect and taking a head strong attitude will do * all.

    His last throw of the dice is to have a heart to heart with all the players and plead for unity. Won’t ever happen, it would lessen him even further.

    I’m absolutely gutted it’s came to this with Lennon because for the longest time I’ve been a big fan of him as a person but the more he goes on, not just losing or playing poorly, just his attitude and communication during pressers - it’s * me right off to the point I have zero faith in the man anymore and really don’t want to see him in the dugout.

    Too stubborn to admit he’s the problem and too stubborn to walk. I only wished he’d stepped down after that game and partly saved a shred of his reputation.

    Finally, if he does stay, we can only pray by some miracle, that we scrape through this next period and that mob have a blank patch over the course. However, I just don’t see it.

    Our next six fixtures are horrific and I can’t believe I’m saying that.
     
  9. Mince.Charming

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    I think I'm the only daft * that still thinks we can win the league under Lennon. Maybe I'm in denial.
     
  10. Sean Daleer Gold Member Gold Member

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    I think we could have mate if he had made some tough decisions a long time ago. Sadly I think (especially with his comments yesterday) that even making the tough choices now is too late.

    There is a fault line running right through Paradise just now and tectonic plates have shifted too much and it’s irreversible. An earthquake is coming and I don’t think there is anything Lennon can do to stop it. He practically admitted it himself yesterday.
     
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  12. Bonobhoy

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    If the players are not playing for him deliberately,then decide to play for a new manager that comes in,every one of them can * off out our club.They have cheated us as fans by throwing away a European League and points in the our own league to proove a point then.....that is uncalled for and should get hounded out the club as much as Lennon should.
     
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  13. Turd Ferguson Gold Member Gold Member

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    Spot on. For me, this group of players have forever besmirched the legacy of what they have previously achieved over this. * up the 10 in this manner is unforgivable.

    Although not all will be responsible there are obviously an element in the dressing room that have given up the ghost,some going about their business half arsed and it looks like discord and disharmony have been spread. Until we know, if we ever find out, which individuals are guilty then it is a collective responsibility and they are a shower of * for it.
    Tomorrow's line up might provide a few answers or hints.

    Lennon ultimately carries the can but those * on the pitch shoulder a massive portion of blame.
    At this current point I actually hope the next manager gets rid of all the 1st team regulars over the next couple of years.
     
  14. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    I actually don’t think the players aren’t trying, they’re just clueless.

    Frimpong McGregor Christie Laxalt etc are still running their * off. It’s just there’s no discipline and a serious lack of tactical coaching.

    The amount of times a player tries to press the opposition but leaves gaps is * stuff.

    Every decent team who have players at a level that makes coaching important in a game pick us apart at will.

    People wanting the likes of Keane or O’Neill in to shout at the players and give them a kick up the * just don’t get the modern game.

    We don’t need someone to shout at the players. We need someone who can give them some basic coaching.
     
  15. StevieBhoooy!

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    Can it get any worse ?

    Too late by that point... the league is salvageable as of today... tomorrow? .. possibly not.

    That’s the spirit!!! :50:

    I think we can... it IS only 3 points if you assume we run the games in hand . However that’s a huge assumption under current form and under NLs management. This is why it needs done today... as others have mentioned.. I think the team might perform better tomorrow with no manager or anybody in temporary charge.

    We will be a further 3 points behind and another game in hand going into the January derby game because of the SC final. It might just be 3 points still in terms of games played but 12 points behind on paper going to ibrokes when that filth have their tails and hackles up does not look good.

    A complete change of management and coaching ethos can do it...
    but...
    It MUST be now.
     
  16. Maestro 08

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    If he wants to go down fighting he needs to back up his talk with actually dropping those that are letting him down. Eddy isn't arsed, hasn't been for most of the season. Get Griff up top and make the call to drop Duffy. The guy will probably thank him for it. There are others in there that have let him down as well that need benched. I think the tide is too far out for him but at the very least to even save some face he needs to back up his noise.
     
  17. SuperZidane

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    The players didn't sit down as a group of 16 and just decide not to play for Lennon. There are a couple who have pretty clearly got their eyes on a move no doubt.

    However, there are a lot of good solid professionals - they are probably fed up with Lennon throwing them under the bus as he did after the Ferencvaros match and again yesterday. He pretty much said that its all their fault and none of it was his fault.

    What a load of BS - he has screwed up the "tactics" most of the time, his substitutions are frequently baffling and a lot of the football (even when we have won) has been turgid. His after match comments have often been embarrassing as he seems to have been watching a different game from everyone else.

    The truth is that he has lost the dressing room (as he did at Hibs). We have a much better squad than results would indicate. I think a new manager (who can motivate the players, get their respect and has tactical ability) would be able to turn things around before its too late.

    There are certainly one or two players who should move on for their benefit and the clubs. However, this lack of "hunger" and the need for a "culture change" is down to Lennon - its that simple.
     
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    I think his fiery exit from hibs has affected his managing style and maybe someone in the background has told him to reign it in ... and he’s went full circle when theirs been no need .... theirs a big difference between firing demands to a player and grabbing one by the throat


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  19. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    This.

    I mean, the culture couldn’t have been that bad given we’ve won every trophy domestically for years. If it’s a problem now then he’s to blame.
     
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  20. Turd Ferguson Gold Member Gold Member

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    Absolutely, disgusting attitude to take and I hope any individuals guilty of this are eventually outed.