The papers are full of Stuart Regan, the self styled Sweeney of the Scottish game, saying that he is confident that the pointless strikers will return to work. Most of us are more concerned when our pointless defence will return to work.
A word on Alain Hamer, that Chick Young vilified scab. He was un-noticeable something that others should maybe take note off.
The usual Sunday search for the goals has, maybe, brought slight evidence of our manager ready to blow. Our poor November, 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat – when you see it written down it’s not that bad but when you think of the performances, apart from The Sheep, it’s the sign of a team that’s lost it’s way – has given the doubters opportunity to vent.
The chance seemed to have landed on Lennon’s doorstep yesterday. He seemed to stop at the mouth of the tunnel to have a pop before Alan Thompson ushers him up the tunnel. There’s no pointing or shouting. Just a stop, a look and a simmering.
I have no interest in being the nations sweetheart and unlike Cheryl Cole my views are not bland so to not offend. Learning that his midfield get’s over-run after 60 minutes of most games is something that he has got to learn quickly. He can be livid with individual errors but do his coaching staff work on defending set plays and taking them?
We have run before we could walk. Expectations were raised when just under the surface the players and management were really not at the level. They might get there. The second half of the season is when that will be judged but even then they will need more time.
For those questioning his appointment, look around. Mowbray promised us a dream and turned it into a nightmare. Mark McGhee only still has a job as he photos of Wullie Miler with a sheep. Lambert not interested in returning and Oweny Coyle would rather handle austerity measures in Bolton. Davie Moyes? Behave.
The tunnel incident is 1:20mins in. The goals, bettered watched from behind the sofa or through your fingers are afterwards.
Celtic v Inverness Fulltime November 27th 2010
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Woe, woe and thrice woe! Can Neil Lennon be the first manager in three seasons to stop the rot?
When you write that the problems begin after 60 minutes the teams fitness must be questioned. I think it`s a bit much that Danny is our only hope to stop attacks. He did put the ball out for corners but he must have been getting tired and fed up!
Obviously the manager was reacting to some comment from a spectator. Bad behaviour can be annoying. 🙁
This season is begining to have a familiar feel to it.
Missed the first half due to my inability to subtract 8 from 15 correctly. The defence needs better protection..because it’s still absolutely pap. I would hope for some investment there come January, if there’s anything worthy out there.
Totally agree with you re: set pieces. What are we doing in training !? Frustrating to watch.
Every set play is a potential loss of a goal and every one of ours just gives them back the ball. Jan will see us raid the championship to sort our defensive problems. I’m praying to the god of Mark McNally.
Worrying. Honeymoon is over and inexperience showing a bit. Lenny has been in the job for 7 months now and he’s still trying to work out his favoured formation – think we’ve had 4-3-3, 4-5-1, 4-4-2 and 3-5-2 in the past 2 games alone. Smacks of desperation and lack of confidence in your footballing beliefs and players.
I know stats can be made to mean whatever you want but after 15 games last season TM had 33 points n still in Europa League. Lenny has 35 and no European footy. Despite the early season euphoria we’re only 2 points better off and looking just as shaky. Point is, what will the board do in January – back Lenny with funds even though he’s only on a 12 month contract (I know they spoke a good game at the AGM about being here for years, etc) or leave it in case they’re looking for a new manager next summer?
Most signings so far have been fairly young guys with a view to the future. Couple that with the inexperienced management team and it will be an up-and-down season. That said, we must win the 5 games before the Huns at Ipox, do them and get some experienced professionals in in January.
By the way, is Crosas injured or was he the man who stole Lenny’s toothbrush? I don’t think he’s a world beater but it seems every defender and forward has played midfield this season before him.
That Mowbray stat is worrying. Thanks for bring that to our attention. Bejesus. I’m blindly putting the changing formation down to injuries to Kayal and Brown plus Juarez being unhappy. Crosas? Who cares all he tweets about is tennis.
Call me a cynic, but for me Lennon was only put in place as a stop gap after Mowbray. The board obviously found it difficult to say no to him after his unbeaten run to the seasons end and, given the boards death grip on the purse strings, no one of any real stature was interested. If he flops the board will point to another fans favourite falling on his face whilst hoping to deflect criticism. This board between them have personal fortunes that could bail out the Republic but I doubt if a brass farthing will be spent. Any purchases in the January window will come from the club and the bean counters will decide how much and who for.
Lennon, given time, will learn but major investment will be needed sooner rather than later. Unfortunately this board cares more about their money than they do about the clubs success. If the Rangers takeover goes through you might see some money spent but you will never see the board risk their money the way David Murray did.
I agree with the bit about Lennon being given time plus it was an easy option. I think he has been backed. But when you have to sign in bulk a high % of them won’t make the grade. Two to three years he needs. The club was in a mess when he took over.