What do Celtic fans make of Neil Lennon's 'it's personal' quote? Fair comment or shameless attempt to deflect blame?
3:24PM Sun, April 15 2012
@jimthetim8
4hill
he ref was a joke today , black should have walked , never a penalty, hand to ball is the rule! The sfa still angry dallas?
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@andymcd90
UK
Neither. I don't think he should have said it but I don't think he's making excuses. Can understand his frustration though.
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@DAVIDORR85
If you ask me not that you did he is merely a bad tempered , foul mouthed moron who acts on impulse
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@colindodds2
Ayr
If he could just leave all the moaning to us, we're paranoid and good at it apparently
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@vinnylad
Edinburgh
If its accurate, then why wouldnt it be fair? Celtic werent bad today either...just Hearts played well, esp 2nd half.
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@kennybrown131
Edinburgh
deflection to mask that his team have been serial chokers on the big stage. It also satisfies his own personal narrative
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@gordrfc1957
Glasgow
What, in your position as a sports journalist, is your opinion please.
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@cwskaren
Glasgow
the quote of a great man who is first and foremost a Celtic fan and feels our pain.@OfficialNeil completely agree.
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@derekmcmonies
what do you think of the comment, Tom?
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@BigTfromHalfway
don't you start with your bullshit! Why don't you call as it was, a disgraceful decision!
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@rihannasbhoy
celtic fans will agree every other person wont argument over night night
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@JamesLeeIV
London
Tom, Neil does need to learn to play the charm offensive though...he needs to be a bit more fly and less honest...
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@steve317jho
I take it as 'its personal' Neil gets the blame for the refs strike last year. Do you think it was a pen? Honestly now!
3:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@bbcLouie
U.K.
If it's what he thinks, and who could blame him, he has right to say or tweet it. It won't mean he hasn't won Championship.
3:28PM Sun, April 15 2012
@oldflashy
shameless attempt at deflecting attention away from him now having a worse hampden record than Berti 'Mac' Vogts
3:28PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Dannybhoy62
Dumbarton
What do you make of the penalty decision Tom?
3:28PM Sun, April 15 2012
@CalumRiddell1
Not a Celtc fan but shameless (and classless) behaviour, again! He'll be gone soon and it'll all be the bigot's fault ;)
3:28PM Sun, April 15 2012
@colinpaterson
Andorra/Barcelo...
i don't know how anyone would know for sure, other than Neil and Norris
3:28PM Sun, April 15 2012
@cleverblok
UK
em 4 big games at hampden decided by referee decision i think he has a point
3:28PM Sun, April 15 2012
@celts4champions
Scotland
it's true though is it not. Not even Mark Wotte could defend the SFAs officials tonight after today's performance.
3:29PM Sun, April 15 2012
@hrsl1702
Never Molina what CFC fans think. What do YOU think Tom?
3:29PM Sun, April 15 2012
@jamiemacca1888
bonnie scotland
i support Celtic thats the Club players managers and board!!
3:29PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Gerry31D
Glasgow
Fair comment. We know from many how they clique together. I'm sure you know this too. Subjective calls go against Celtic
3:29PM Sun, April 15 2012
@smitbhoy
stirring it up again, u sad little man, did you ask that when Mr. Mc Coist whispered in Lennons ear, doubt it!
3:29PM Sun, April 15 2012
@kvnkeenan
have a look back over the last few weeks, let alone the 10+ years he has been in Scotland. Cadete signing b4 he arrived!!!!
3:29PM Sun, April 15 2012
@andymcd90
UK
the SFA and referees do treat him differently to other managers but he should know when and where and how to comment.
3:29PM Sun, April 15 2012
@TBISKIT77
Glasgow
generations will tell u it is obviously personal...however it does not distract from obvious clue less ness #lennonmustgo
3:29PM Sun, April 15 2012
@allsaintsjames
Glasgow, Scotland.
Stop stirring the shit. Is being the new Gerry McNee really your ambition? How terribly small. Try being more inventive.
3:30PM Sun, April 15 2012
@totfl
it's personal that Ki and Stokes missed 3 sitters between them.
3:30PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Atari2600Hero
understandable comment but he should have let 24 hours pass to allow him a more considered approach!
3:30PM Sun, April 15 2012
@BrodieEconomics
Glasgow
And what of his re-tweet of sentiment that SFA = corrupt and Celtic should leave Scotland? Totally lost the plot.
3:30PM Sun, April 15 2012
@reilly1926
Some people send bombs others give strange decisions. Both are kind of personal Tom
3:30PM Sun, April 15 2012
@arabforlife83
falkirk
not a Celtic fan. But why doesn't he never accept defeat with dignity?
3:30PM Sun, April 15 2012
@alexander1coyle
scotland
i dont blame him because its always big decisions refs wantin the headlines
3:30PM Sun, April 15 2012
@DonnieCfc
A fair comment. Celtic have been judged to a different set of rules to everyone else for some time, but it's worse now.
3:31PM Sun, April 15 2012
@DannyBhoy10
fair comment. What happened at the end did he push a ref?
3:31PM Sun, April 15 2012
@mickg84
The big decisions seem to be going against Celtic recently. Might well be refs with a vendetta after Dougie McDonald.
3:31PM Sun, April 15 2012
@rpate61
Attempt to shift blame . Tom, he is becoming an embarresment to the club.
3:31PM Sun, April 15 2012
@pringo69
Central Scotlandshire
Stop sitting on the fence Tom. What do you media lot make of Lennon's comments and conduct? All quiet from you lot.
3:31PM Sun, April 15 2012
@JJspill16
Sheffield
what? Refs actually not favouring them? They don't like a fair, level playing field. Lennon is a disgrace, simple!
3:31PM Sun, April 15 2012
@bjmac67
Scotland
having went h&a for 25 years he is 100% correct. Irrespective how team plays, we're often cheated. SFA no accountability.
3:31PM Sun, April 15 2012
@sharpmurray
might have meant personnel? #spelling
3:32PM Sun, April 15 2012
@johnniet1
I don't think he meant personal against him... More against the club
3:32PM Sun, April 15 2012
@andrewsinclair9
Edinburgh
fair comment to an extent but shouldn't be coming on twitter and saying that. Players just didn't turn up today
3:32PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Tedchampagne
deflecting blame. Unacceptable
3:32PM Sun, April 15 2012
@eddieblair7
i think it's a bit of both.
3:32PM Sun, April 15 2012
@macaroni1888
Glasgow
both I think , but a manager who makes mistakes or a team who plays badly should still expect to be officiated properly.
3:32PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Baldio67
Newcastle upon Tyne
just typical of you, why would he deflect? Plain to see the refs bare a grudge.
3:32PM Sun, April 15 2012
@grahamdumble
Edinburgh
Hopefully the debate will also recognise that the Celtic goal was offside.
3:33PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Shed009
ecosse
wats your view of the penalty or are you trying to deflect from that ,
3:33PM Sun, April 15 2012
@facekmt
Glasgow, Scotland
You're as shameless as der Hun in stirring up anti Lenny sentiments.He's entitled to an opinion;the abuse he gets.
3:33PM Sun, April 15 2012
@cokey8
seat
the man is only being honest.
He can't help the way he feels and i admire the man for that.
To many managers are diplomatic
3:34PM Sun, April 15 2012
@gmd06
Fife, Scotland
what do you think, Tom? You're the one that's reporting on it.
3:34PM Sun, April 15 2012
@bbcLouie
U.K.
Given Celtic and Lennon exposed a referee as a liar recently, and human nature being what it is, he might be right. #Dougie
3:34PM Sun, April 15 2012
@FrankMcElroy2
Fair comment Tom. Fair comment. Unlike your shameless attempt at blame..!!!
3:34PM Sun, April 15 2012
@bernietho
Prague, Czech Republic
Are they the only two options then Tom?
3:34PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Junglebreath1
Glasgow
Just a fair reflection of what a man has gone thro' in a law abiding, democratic country where bullying is acceptable? RT?
3:34PM Sun, April 15 2012
@MarCommsKenny
Dundee and Edinburgh
Lennon doesn't annoy me per se. Contemptuous,petulant manner stumps me-heat momment 'personal' comment an example #P2BAA
3:34PM Sun, April 15 2012
@bigdevineuk
Bermuda
don't see how he's expected to see it any differently when he's clearly being treated differently than other man in SPL
3:35PM Sun, April 15 2012
@cpol87
Glasgow
It's getting really boring now. They lost because they weren't good enough. Their only goal was offside #nuffsaid
3:35PM Sun, April 15 2012
@PaulMac1970
Glasgow
Did u think it was a pen? What about Webster's? Black's tackle on Ledly. Black's handball when he was on a booking.
3:35PM Sun, April 15 2012
@JamesB2967
I was struck by the enthusiastic nature of his reaction, think you should be asking about the wanyama/ledley situattion
3:35PM Sun, April 15 2012
@jamiemcanally
gourock
just typical of current mind set in football. blame everyone else. golf, thats the game - accountable to self.
3:35PM Sun, April 15 2012
@bluediamond62
Airdrie
More importantly Tom. What do you think? Rather than paraphrasing others thoughts why not pin your colours to the mast?
3:36PM Sun, April 15 2012
@bhoyflynn77
I take it from your comment that you feel its shameless deflection then Tom?what would u call so many horrific decisions?
3:36PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Briandamge64
He's out his depth. Every bad result is ref's fault.P 8 W 4 L 4 at hampden
3:37PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Oswaldthefrisky
deflection shields on full power. Needs to look at himself instead of others to blame. Disgraceful behavior at end dons fan
3:37PM Sun, April 15 2012
@cain_stephen
Lanarkshire
Living in a country full of bigots what u think.
3:37PM Sun, April 15 2012
@ColmTheTim
Banbury
it is personal the referees and the sfa are a disgrace they have an agenda #ScottishFootballCorruptToTheCore
3:38PM Sun, April 15 2012
@grant_mckay
glasgow
guy is an embarressment to the club. He has no class whatsoever. The Board need to have a good look at themselves #animal
3:39PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Patrickforbes3
Ball comes from behind Wanyama and brushes his finger,also ball going away from goal. #stitchup
3:40PM Sun, April 15 2012
@art_vandelayRFC
Glasgow, Scotland
don't be so personal, lennon is a saint, It's all us big bad rangers fans fault.
3:40PM Sun, April 15 2012
@rain_again
near the irish sea
is that just you making a shameless attempt at being controversial? Lennon was speaking for me and thousands more.
3:41PM Sun, April 15 2012
@art_vandelayRFC
Glasgow, Scotland
and those masons, giving celtic offside goals, I thought they were on our side :)
3:41PM Sun, April 15 2012
@KesDevaal
Celtic faced Institutional bias under Stein. The Big man showed class in dealing with it. Lennons antics are embarrassing
3:41PM Sun, April 15 2012
@GToal84
Landan town
of course it's personal. The SFA go out of their way to prevent Celtic from succeeding. It's all a huge conspiracy #morons
3:42PM Sun, April 15 2012
@scots_wa_hey
Scotland
its a age thing,young fans are behind him!,older just find it Crass, S Brown Wage is more than entire Killie 1st team!
3:42PM Sun, April 15 2012
@paulthetim
Linwood
Listen the whole celtic support are right behind Neil Lennon an the team #Champions #fuckthemedia
3:43PM Sun, April 15 2012
@barryquinn11
sorry but if Neil Lennon thinks its personal, then he's entitled to say so- for no other reason than his opinion #GBNLx
3:43PM Sun, April 15 2012
@NeilJung67
how many poor decisions (in games that matter)needed before press ask questions of refs and not Neil Lennon?
3:44PM Sun, April 15 2012
@KFCRoss
Never fails to impress how paranoid CFC are... #theyareouttogetyou
3:44PM Sun, April 15 2012
@vimwallace
Perth scotland
shameful embarrassment! Big game record is poor. Other than cup final last year. Team selection!? Celtic need to dump him
3:45PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Seanm1888
Would you rather he used innuendo. At least he has the balls to say what he thinks. Some reporters should try it!!!
3:45PM Sun, April 15 2012
@jaydot64
Edinburgh
Absolute, 100%, no doubt, FAIR COMMENT. How CAN he give that penalty? Outrageous decision
3:45PM Sun, April 15 2012
@vimwallace
Perth scotland
pressure on lennon to win last OF game is enormous now! He won't get credit if he doesn't. Awful at the end today! #getrid
3:46PM Sun, April 15 2012
@cardiffbhoy
that's unfair, Stein didn't have bombs in the post or have a refereeing strike blamed on him
3:46PM Sun, April 15 2012
@rain_again
near the irish sea
answer this Tom, when did Celtic last benefit from a controversial penalty in a big match?
3:46PM Sun, April 15 2012
@swan_rick
a typical response, methinks!
3:46PM Sun, April 15 2012
@N_Gemmell2010
Paisley
Wasnt the best thing to say. Just gives him more bad press. Celtic fans will always be behind him.
3:47PM Sun, April 15 2012
@littlejrobert
deflecting blame for another poor performance and shows how tactically naive he is, no plan b! Big games=no bottle
3:48PM Sun, April 15 2012
@mmclean04
Livingston
I think it's a fair comment, but hey, probably paranoid ha ha
3:49PM Sun, April 15 2012
@mcguireonfire
Glasgow
did you think it was a penalty Tom?
3:49PM Sun, April 15 2012
@KesDevaal
I accept that however the excitement of seeing his young team develop is immediately nulled by the constant sideshows
3:50PM Sun, April 15 2012
@DKS67
both. No coincidence the number of shockers since Dougiegate. But the lack of a settled defence is an issue.
3:53PM Sun, April 15 2012
@boabus
It looked very personal when he was the only person banned after the 'shame game'. He believes its personal.
3:54PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Alba_Gael
Glaschu
even if it isnt personal, can you not see how he feels it may be? It's his perception and I cant say id feel different
3:54PM Sun, April 15 2012
@andymcd90
UK
good point. If I was Lennon I'd probably be a bit paranoid too. I am in the "he should reign it in a bit" camp tho.
3:55PM Sun, April 15 2012
@MBuchan82
Scotland
How bout we just skip the 'what do Celtic fans think farce' & u give us ur boring let's attack Celtic comment
3:56PM Sun, April 15 2012
@gerrymcfadden
Glasgow
no other options available? Just fair or shameless?
3:57PM Sun, April 15 2012
@PaulFramie
Lanarkshire Scotland
the man is a Champion if you haven't noticed !
3:58PM Sun, April 15 2012
@mandoscants
The latter, he's happy to sit in the sky studios and giggle about Wallaces goal, the hypocrite has the fans hypnotised!
3:59PM Sun, April 15 2012
@PaulFramie
Lanarkshire Scotland
blame for what ?it's just his own fault for not winning 5 nil every week? Just like you wrote the other week! #prick
4:01PM Sun, April 15 2012
@stuartleitch
Falkirk, Scotland
Neither a "fair comment", nor a "shameless attempt..." Just a guy hurting as another awful decision impacts his team.
4:03PM Sun, April 15 2012
@MrXC90
in a Volvo
it's fair comment, what else can it be
4:05PM Sun, April 15 2012
@tinopener10
fed up with his antics. A decent manager would ave won us the treble. Peter lawwell just as culpable - he only wants yesman
4:05PM Sun, April 15 2012
@cardiffbhoy
Ferguson ? Mourinho ? Do they accept defeat graciously ? Show me a good loser, I'll show you a loser, poor Tony Mowbray ?
4:06PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Mark11888
DERRY
I personally think its a little bit of both. Its obvious the refs don't like either Lenny himself or Celtic
4:09PM Sun, April 15 2012
@HectorsHoose
Blame for what? The ref being a cheating bastard?
4:14PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Graeme_Speirs
Stokes at Ibrox last year, a pen for the title....justice done #shortmemories #AlwaysCheatedNeverDefeated
4:14PM Sun, April 15 2012
@DelBhoyTrotter
Peckham/Paddy's...
Neither. Seems frustrated.But he should be analysing the team's failings for most of the game and stop playing to the crowd
4:15PM Sun, April 15 2012
@coddy84
Kirkcaldy, Scotland
fair, the sfa are a joke! How many ex rangers players/directors have bn on the board over the years!! . #agenda
4:15PM Sun, April 15 2012
@delboyrfc1
airdrie
just Celtic fans opinion or can anyone join in lol jj
4:16PM Sun, April 15 2012
@l_aughing
What do Celtic fans make of another highly personal attack on our manager by you.I know my views.
4:16PM Sun, April 15 2012
@chrisstetz
If it's not personal, it certainly has the appearance of being so. Personally I think our manager was baited today.
4:17PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Broon89
Uddingston,Glasgow
Just to answer your question to Tom.
3 in last 4 months. Rangers at home,hearts away and hooper goal today
4:21PM Sun, April 15 2012
@mickconnick
PAISLEY
You'd probably need to put yourself in his position - 2 last minute poor penalty decisions against you costing 2 cups.
4:21PM Sun, April 15 2012
@liam3478
Very fair indeed...massive decisions costing him regularly.
4:21PM Sun, April 15 2012
@KesDevaal
I dont want a mute in the dugout but i expect a Celtic manager to adopt a certain etiquette. You can be devious and classy
4:23PM Sun, April 15 2012
@HartyBhoy
Edinburgh
We don't do walking away Tom. Fair comment or body swerve of a statement?
4:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@tigsdad
Glasgow
he's angered me today Tom. We are losing any neutral goodwill we had. Ref's decision a joke but Lennon's reaction was wrong
4:28PM Sun, April 15 2012
@kryptonite1888
Goodwill? Ha can I get an ounce of what you're smoking?
4:29PM Sun, April 15 2012
@McGuireBenny
still behind Neil Lennon but some of those players need to look at themselves , again !
4:29PM Sun, April 15 2012
@OHenleyAlex
it's human nature Tom. The refs were seriously embarrassed by Celtic last season. U can't give pens on hunches though
4:35PM Sun, April 15 2012
@bernietho
Prague, Czech Republic
Strange the ref thought deliberate handball didn't merit a yellow in 1st half with Hearts player on a booking
4:38PM Sun, April 15 2012
@PaulDonnelly7
I think its anger nothing else. I dont think in the immediate aftermath he would be so calculating as to shift blame
4:45PM Sun, April 15 2012
@LennyYNWA
Fair comment. is trying to do a job but it's being made v hard for him. He's a frustrated man & rightly so
4:48PM Sun, April 15 2012
@OHenleyAlex
first yellow for challenge on Ledley could easily have been a red imo. Subsequent handball clear booking
4:51PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Greevybhoy
Sunny Kilmarnock
u've obviously made up ur mind Tom. Good to see some unbiased journalism again......not!
4:53PM Sun, April 15 2012
@bernietho
Prague, Czech Republic
When refs deliver these shocking match-changing decisions attention should be on them, not those who complain
4:54PM Sun, April 15 2012
@mikeygala
Galashiels, Scotland
the ever mounting evidence fuels the conspiracy theories.
5:37PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Raymey1979
Glasgow
it's certainly not deflecting blame, I think that's a poor comment, I expect that from traynor etc
5:40PM Sun, April 15 2012
@funkygordon
Have you ever known anyone in football to be such a consistently and dramatically sore loser? The guy is out of control.
6:19PM Sun, April 15 2012
@WolfieBhoy
Nøtterøy, Vestfold, Norway
NL is not the story. I'd be asking why Scottish refs think it's Ok to give decisions they haven't seen. #WanyamaHandball
6:27PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Doakster79
EK OK
lennon made it personal #boohoo
6:38PM Sun, April 15 2012
@jimthetim8
4hill
Ewan norris , it hit ledleys hand no it was wanyama ! Its hard because they are so alike they could be twins! Disgusting!
6:39PM Sun, April 15 2012
@tigsdad
Glasgow
We have goodwill around the football planet built up over years. People getting pissed off with Neil now.
6:42PM Sun, April 15 2012
@bonusbertie
Glasgow
the next time someone at your office makes a massive error that blights your career, you'll take it on the chin #dignified
6:47PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Danger_Dave78
he is at a loss to explain why decisions are consistently one sided. Oh, and why wasn't Black sent off? #honestmistakes
7:01PM Sun, April 15 2012
@Dale_mccall
Greenock Scotland
with corruption media maybe referees can't handle big games, Inconsistant, more wrong decisions that right
7:09PM Sun, April 15 2012
@craigiebhoy88
Can you blame him for these comments Tom? Increasing amount of controversial decisions going against Celtic these days!!
7:11PM Sun, April 15 2012
@sligobhoykds
uk
Euan Norris - one of the Gang of Strikers! It's personal.Behind a Hearts player.Couldn't point to the spot quickly enough.
7:46PM Sun, April 15 2012
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