Managing the squad properly is one of the biggest challenges that a manager will face because it’s an evolving issue where so many things have to be taken into account.
There’s an argument to be made that poor squad management has hurt Neil Lennon this season, while the constant inclusion of Scott Brown is the perfect example.
Obviously he’s the captain and a key player so you want him to be on the pitch as much as possible, but if he’s playing poorly and other players aren’t getting regular chances then they will naturally start to feel downbeat and wonder if they should move.
Broony starts in the Cup Final today with Soro dropping to the bench after an impressive outing, so there’s a real mixed reaction among the supporters about that decision:
📋 #ScottishCupFinal team news. 🟢⚪️
𝑪𝑶𝒀𝑩𝑰𝑮 🍀 pic.twitter.com/qTMCbf1oFy
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) December 20, 2020
Again, dropping a player who’s done nothing wrong to bring on old man Brown. Lennon is a sham of a manager. He’s trolling the fans again.
— Eddie van Coupon (@coupon_eddie) December 20, 2020
Lennon says there’s no sentiment in who starts the day, starts Brown who’s been honkin aw season n drops Soro who’s beg outstanding haha
— Chris Gunn (@Gunnie__67) December 20, 2020
Brown needed a rest, he got one. He will run the show today. Soro been great but ffs some of the comments im seeing about one of our greatest captains is shocking!
— Logibhoy1888 (@Logibhoy18881) December 20, 2020
Its not about Brown. Its Lennon. The formation he plays exposes Brown. Soro is more dynamic and works better. Lennon is a roaster man
— LAWELL AND DESMOND OUT (@lawelloutnow) December 20, 2020
Pointless sentimentality. Would it not have been the perfect opportunity to get Soro some big game experience?
— Shaun (@TheTweetofShaun) December 20, 2020
Disappointed in lenny no sorro sentiment instead once again hes dropped a guy who has been phenomonal im not going to say I’m surprised thats why he isn’t good enough to be our manager cmon my bhoys in green lets do this
— kate dunbar (@katedunbar61) December 20, 2020
Glad Brown starts, Soro unproven. Never in doubt. Give tge guy some respect here.
— Mike McV (@mmcveighbhoy7) December 20, 2020
It’s likely that Brown was rested with a view to starting him in this game so it probably won’t surprise anyone, but players like Soro will start to wonder what they actually need to do to earn a regular spot in the team.
