Neil Lennon demands Celtic stars react to his brutal blast but defiant boss insists 'we haven't fallen off a cliff'

Celtic continue to be trapped in a recurring nightmare.The Staggies can celebrate humbling the Hoops for a second time this season to hoist themselves off the foot of the Premiership to the dizzy heights of 10th spot after Jordan White’s thudding winner.Meanwhile the misery just continues to pile up at Parkhead.The Doomsday Clock was already ticking for Celtic but the hands were nudged forward a few minutes last night after a familiar tale of woe.And the real worse case scenario of arch rivals

Mohamed Elyounoussi is a doubt for the trip to Dingwall and centre-back Shane Duffy will be assessed before the Premiership clash having picked up an achilles knock.Long-term absentee James Forrest has suffered a setback in his rehabilitation following ankle surgery but could re-join training next week.Defender Christopher Jullien is out long term with a knee injury and faces up to nine months on the sidelines.There was bad news on the injury front for County gaffer John Hughes this week with

Celtic next season following the pre-contract signing of Liam Shaw.Ferguson has previously admitted Lennon's words make him believe the Irishman will still be in charge next term despite missing out on the 10 In A Row dream.With chief executive Peter Lawwell stepping down in the summer to be replaced by Dominic McKay, Ferguson does expect structural changes in the coming months.However, the recent upturn in results coupled with the deal in place to sign Shaw from Sheffield Wednesday make him

Celtic fans as the season to end all seasons has become a complete lame duck.The promised land of 10 In A Row has disappeared miles into the distance as rivals Rangers hurtle towards the Premiership crown.Questions abound as to how to salvage something resembling that all-conquering side of the past decade from the wreckage of 2020-21.Some players will surely move on after being enticed to stay for one more year to clinch the fabled 10 - Jeremie Frimpong's January transfer perhaps acting as the

Neil Lennon will assess his Celtic squad ahead of the visit of Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday. Defender Stephen Welsh missed the win at St Johnstone on Sunday with a foot injury.

Celtic's struggles this season could be down to the differences in managerial styles of Brendan Rodgers and Neil Lennon.The Livingston captain played under the Hoops boss when he was in charge at Hibs and describes him as a motivator but "not a manager who greatly believes in tactics".This is in stark contrast to the tactical intensity of Rodgers who would relentlessly drill his players in where to move across the pitch.With a large portion of the squad that was so successful under the now

Celtic's trip to St Johnstone after suffering severe bruising against St Mirren.The young defender was taken off the field on a stretcher after injuring an ankle on Wednesday night and left Paisley with his foot in a protective boot.Shane Duffy came on to replace the 21-year-old and the Brighton loanee could be drafted into the starting line-up.James Forrest continues to get up to speed after recovering from ankle surgery, while defender Christopher Jullien is out long-term with a knee

Celtic's improved results are down to a lack of pressure, insisting there would be pressure playing for the Hoops even in a kickabout.Neil Lennon's side have won their last three matches by an aggregate score of 10-1, including two 4-0 victories away from home.It looks like being too little too late though with Rangers maintaining an 18 point lead at the top of the Premiership.Some have suggested that, with the pressure of 10 In A Row lifted, the Celtic players are now free to express

Albian Ajeti was cleared of a ban for diving.The Celtic boss admitted to being ‘flummoxed’ by the decision to fast-track the striker into the dock and hit the Swiss striker with a two game ban for simulation during last week’s 4-0 win at Kilmarnock.That suspension was quashed and described as ‘not proved’ after the Parkhead club’s legal team argued that Ajeti was sent sprawling by Killie keeper Colin Doyle, with Lennon adamant that the player should have had ‘no case to answer’.Lennon hinted

Neil Lennon has been allowed an extended stay in the Celtic job because no fans are in the stadium, according to former team-mate Chris Sutton.There have been several protests outside of Celtic Park as Rangers cruised 23-points ahead at the top of the Scottish Premiership.Despite collapse of their title bid and fan fury, the Parkhead top brass have stuck by the gaffer so far.  columnist Sutton believes that the reign may not have been allowed to continue by Peter Lawwell and Dermot Desmond if

Neil Lennon's words make him believe the Irishman will still be in charge next season but Simon Ferry isn't convinced that is a realistic option.The embattled Irishman has faced calls to go and the Green Brigade headed to Lennoxtown on Friday with a fresh "Lennon Out" banner with the Hoops 23 points behind Rangers.columnist Ferguson admits Lennon's recent admission that a Celtic rebuild is an "exciting project" has given him pause for thought.Chief executive Peter Lawwell will step down in the

Celtic manager says he’s also had an education on what may need to be done next season if the Covid-19 pandemic means stadiums remain closed to fans at the start of the 2021-22 campaign.Lennon and his team have fallen badly in their bid for 10 in a row and the gaffer has faced constant calls for his removal from fans and pundits for the majority of the season.Asked what he has learned in adversity, he said: “You know who your friends are.“It’s a test of your character and you learn more about

Neil Lennon has lost his Celtic "alibi" with the impending departure of Peter Lawwell. The club chief-executive announced last week he is set to retire this summer after 17 years at the helm.Lawwell has backed Lennon in the face of fierce calls for his sacking this season and Stubbs has a theory as to why the board haven't dismissed the manager.

Leigh Griffiths ' fitness levels in his pre-match interview on Saturday - before hooking the 30-year-old at half-time in the shock 2-1 defeat to St Mirren.

Jim Goodwin ’s men. The Buddies were good value for their victory – their here first since a 3-0 romp in April 1990 – but it was another dreadful afternoon for the Hoops and their under fire manager Neil Lennon.

Celtic fans to find solace in as they sit 23 points adrift of rivals Rangers in the biggest campaign in recent memory.Couple that with the fact that supporters haven't been able to watch their team in over 10 months and you have the ingredients for tensions to spill over.And that's certainly been the case.There's unlikely to a 10 In A Row DVD hitting shops this summer with fans having very little to shout about during a campaign that has followed a decade of domiance.But one slight bonus for

Vasilis Barkas hasn’t settled at Celtic and must do more. The Parkhead manager has confirmed Scott Bain will keep the gloves as the Greek is not yet up to the speed and physicality of the Scottish game.

Celtic 's clash with Hamilton Accies. Wantaway star Jeremie Frimpong is abroad negotiating an exit from the club as he prepares to join Bayer Leverkusen.

Neil Lennon remains as boss. The influential Association of Irish Celtic Supporters' Clubs have ramped up pressure on Parkhead chiefs to act with a strongly worded statement.