ian1964 10,409 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Neil Lennon has branded Maurice Ross an 'embarrassment' — and told him to say sorry to Celtic’s players. The former Rangers defender, now first-team coach at Motherwell, slammed Celts in a radio interview after Saturday’s Old Firm defeat. Ross claimed it was the weakest Celtic line-up in 20 years and insisted Lennon’s side only had a basic understanding of how to play their 3-5-2 formation. The ex-Scotland full-back also questioned why Leigh Griffiths and Albian Ajeti still weren’t fit enough to start the derby clash. But seething Lennon — whose side face AC Milan — has revealed he has already received an apology from Fir Park boss Steve Robinson for Ross’s remarks. Lennon rapped: “I was surprised and very disappointed. Stephen contacted me to apologise profusely. He found it embarrassing. “I think Motherwell, as a club, have really good people there and they found it embarrassing as well. “And to be honest with you, I found the comments embarrassing for Maurice rather than anyone else. “He’s an employee of another Premiership team and I don’t think he should be making any comment at all on any other team or any other players.” Lennon now insists Ross owes the Celtic players an apology. He added: “The comments, in particular on Ajeti, on Griffiths, on the money that Shane Duffy may or may not be on, I think were abysmal. “There is a professional standard, a professional etiquette, a professional respect and I think Maurice was lacking in all three of those. “I don’t think he owes me an apology, I think he owes my players an apology, I think he owes my coaching staff an apology and I think he owes my club an apology. “I think he owes his own club an apology too.” Ross’s bombshell remarks came on Sunday on Radio Scotland’s Sportsound programme. The ex-Gers defender said: “That starting 11 was probably the weakest I’ve seen from them in 20 years. “Griffiths, struggling for fitness? How long does he take to get fit that boy, Ajeti?” Ross also infuriated St Mirren with comments he made during the same radio show. Saints were forced to postpone their game against Well after three of their players tested positive for Covid-19. Saints chief executive Tony Fitzpatrick accused Ross of suggesting his side had taken advantage of the situation and wrote to Motherwell to complain. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6186789/celtic-lennon-motherwell-apologise-ross-ajeti-duffy-griffiths/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1603315885 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger_syntax 3,761 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 21 minutes ago, ian1964 said: “He’s an employee of another Premiership team and I don’t think he should be making any comment at all on any other team or any other players.” A complete lack of self awareness. What did he say about Porteous only a few weeks ago? This is just more deflection. We can all see through it and so can, I think, plenty of Celtic supporters. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,106 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 I predict Cornelius will be gone before Christmas 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,145 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 He had a go at Nicholas last week as well. Methinks someone is feeling the pressure. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,195 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 2 hours ago, ranger_syntax said: A complete lack of self awareness. What did he say about Porteous only a few weeks ago? This is just more deflection. We can all see through it and so can, I think, plenty of Celtic supporters. Made exactly the same points on Twitter. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,195 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 1 hour ago, compo said: I predict Cornelius will be gone before Christmas I hope he isnt as they likely will spend money on a decent manager. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAA 3,603 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 39 minutes ago, Frankie said: He had a go at Nicholas last week as well. Methinks someone is feeling the pressure. Certainly looks like it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted McMinnime 341 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 2 hours ago, compo said: I predict Cornelius will be gone before Christmas Let us not be in a hurry to see TLB dispatched. These are the early signs of a man beginning to crack a little under the pressure. I would prefer if he is around for while yet. The club have backed him hugely (best transfer window in 10 years allegedly!), to admit failure now would be a bold move. I would prefer he is given his notice in the shower room after the final game of the season. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,230 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Suppose he has never heard/read or otherwise remarks from former mhanks:-Sutton,Boyd,Walker,Hartson,McNamara etc.etc. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 6,106 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 1 hour ago, craig said: I hope he isnt as they likely will spend money on a decent manager. I wont be surprised if they haven't approached O'Neil to secure their version of ten in a row they stand to lose out on huge marketing potential for failure. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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