The Neil Lennon Celtic rebuild theory as Barry Ferguson asserts 'you sign for a manager'

Scott Brown in the Celtic team would be a heavy burden for any player.But for a 22-year-old Ivorian who is living alone in a new country and can barely speak the language?It’s a monumental task.That’s what Ismaila Soro is faced with, having been one of the few bright spots in a bleak season for the club.When ex-gaffer Neil Lennon brought him in from the cold to displace the skipper as Celtic’s midfield anchor, fans weren’t sure what to expect.But Soro’s performances gave punters hope that

Celtic this season.But the former Motherwell midfielder believes hard work and self belief are the factors behind his good fortune.The 21-year-old also insists the blame should be shared for a dismal campaign that last week culminated in the departure of boss Neil Lennon.He said: “It has been a weird year.“On a personal level, it has been good. I have got a lot of good games under my belt.“It is a team game, though.

Neil Lennon will be feeling a sense of relief after the lights went out on his Celtic reign.The stand in boss watched the Hoops hero work tirelessly to halt the slide this season but eventually called it a day late on Tuesday night.Kennedy said: “Neil’s been great. He decided the time was right.

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Steven Gerrard admits he will miss going head-to-head with departed Celtic boss Neil Lennon after his Parkhead departure.But he is looking forward to catching up over a pint with the Irishman after his long Parkhead goodbye was finally confirmed on Wednesday.The pair have enjoyed cordial relationship while doing battle in the white-hot Glasgow atmosphere with both complimentary of each other in recent years.And Gerrard has revealed he has long been an admirer of Lennon and is looking forward to

Dermot Desmond has paid tribute to outgoing "legend" Neil Lennon.The Treble winning Irish manager's departure from the club was confirmed on Wednesday morning after the weekend loss to Ross County proved the final straw for his reign.The Hoops now sit 18 points behind rivals Rangers in the Scottish Premiership in a season when they were aiming to secure an historic 10 In A Row.But billionaire Desmond admits the 50-year-old will be "very difficult" to replace after a silverware-laden second spell

Celtic this season.One look at the virtue signalling going on in Dingwall on Sunday night, when Neil Lennon’s very last hopes of some miraculous recovery were completely snuffed out, really said it all.Diego Laxalt allowing Jordan White to give him the slip at a set piece to thud home Ross County’s winner, then throwing his hands in the air as if someone else ought to have been doing his defending for him, perfectly summed up a campaign which started badly and which is ending in unimaginable

Charlie Nicholas has urged his old club to make an announcement about the managerial situation rather than leaving Neil Lennon to be the "fall guy".Defeat to Ross County on Sunday night piled even more pressure on the Parkhead boss, with a growing number of fans calling for him to go.A promised review has not been made public as Celtic assure they will not take any hasty decisions.But Nicholas feels leaving Lennon in limbo has turned him into the fall guy for a 10 In A Row dream turned

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 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 need to focus their summer rebuild around the talent of David Turnbull if they are to bounce back from a disastrous season.A £3m summer signing from Motherwell, the 21-year-old has been one of the few bright spots for the Hoops amid a season of turmoil that has seen them drop 18 points behind leaders Rangers.The midfielder has notched seven goals and six assists in 26 appearances in his debut season in Glasgow and now looks an essential part of the club's long-term plans.Former Rangers

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