Kapo Leaves Celtic (It’s Lawells Fault)

After a 10 minute sub appearance, then a start that lasted 20 mins, Oliver Kapo has decided to leave Celtic. On his blog he claims our CEO moved the goalposts of the agreed deal, blaming the weather as a reason for this. He also states:

“I feel a deep injustice even though the coaching staff wants me to keep. Thus, despite the insistence of Neil Lennon and technical staff, I did not want to stay longer in a situation where obviously a young coach, however, a very experienced player, is not able impose his choice of executive direction and financial management. I can not and I do not want to be seen simply as a variable accounting adjustment.”

Further proof if needed that Lennon hasn’t got control over the full football department?

Update: Neil Lennon has spoken here. “These are the facts. Olivier Kapo signed a contract with the club which allowed us to terminate on January 10, 2011.  Celtic took this option to terminate as we felt he had not done enough to justify a longer-term contract.  We were willing to look at an extension to this short term contract with Olivier. However, he was not willing to accept these terms.”

Party line from Lennon or the truth?

Kapo when he played looked like he would have been rather anywhere else than on the park. I was bemused at those who raved about his game against Murderwell. I’m sure some other mob may fall for his charms. This charade has ended has I predicted.

Transfer gossip: here and here.