BBC reporter Kheredine Idessane has confirmed that the January Review is currently ‘ongoing’ after Neil Lennon’s media conference today. The Celtic manager came out fighting after exiting isolation following the club’s ill-fated trip to Dubai.
Oh. The @CelticFC ‘review ‘ of Neil Lennon’s situation : ‘ongoing’ , I’m told.
— @Kheredine (@Kheredine2018) January 18, 2021
Celtic fans were promised a review after a poor run of results. Six wins in twenty games. That is where Celtic currently find themselves. Out of Europe, out of the League Cup and seemingly out of the title race.
The manager came out fighting in a fiery press conference that is yet to emerge in its entirety. The former Hibs and Bolton manager, who is in his second spell, has been criticised this season as turgid results have Celtic 21 point behind Rangers. Albeit with three games in hand.
Just FYI, if we didn't go to Dubai having a full squad available & pick up 6 points vs Hibs & Livingston we'd be on 49 pts.
If we won our games in hand that's 58 points, 8 behind Rangers with two games vs them to play & 6 points up for grabs.
All ifs, buts & maybes though 🤷🏻♂️
— Everything Celtic (@aboutceltic) January 18, 2021
Despite it being leaked that Lennon was apparently to remain in his job until the summer, it looks inevitable that the club legend will lose his job after what has been an abysmal season. The person that needs to accept liability is Peter Lawwell for persisting with Lennon even though the season ebbs towards a disappointing conclusion.
Lennon has achieved an incredible amount with Celtic and that will always be there for all to see. However, this season has been poor and there needs to be accountability at boardroom level for the appointment of Lennon and the persistence with him in charge.
Leaving Neil Lennon in post ”until the summer” is just what I have come to expect from our top tier management . Why ?
Is it a reward for Neil’s long service to Celtic ?
Is it a mark of respect for a club legend ?
Or is it another indicator of the entropy that has enveloped the Board of Celtic ?
Many supporters would wish to see a new management team in place a.s.a.p. so that they can get to know the players , the Scottish game and get a tactical structure in place for next season .
This is not disrespecting Neil Lennon , nor ignoring his status and contribution to Celtic . In fact it is the reverse . The longer Neil clings on to his post , given the dismal results so far , the more his reputation is damaged in the eyes of some supporters . Doing the best for Celtic means walking away – now ! That will enhance his reputation a a real Celtic man !