Neil Lennon has taken plenty of criticism this season for sticking with his “favourites” and not really taking form into account, but he can’t be accused of that today.
It’s taken a while for Soro and Turnbull to work their way into the side but they’ve certainly impressed, while it does feel like Scott Brown and Shane Duffy have been given every possible chance to show that they should continue to play.
There’s no doubt that Neil Lennon has gone with a bold team selection today, but it’s certainly an exciting one for the Celtic fans:
📋 Glasgow Derby team news… ✅
𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗣𝗦! 🍀#RANCEL pic.twitter.com/VathTyDWVG
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) January 2, 2021
This rangers team has plenty of running and movement in them so it’s a day for legs over experience, while there’s also plenty of pace and quality in that Celtic line-up so you have to hope they can punish them on the counter attack.
Obviously the defence has been an issue all season so the fans will always be nervous about keeping things tight, so it looks like there’s a mix of excitement going forward and fear about the back-line in this selection today:
Please tell Laxalt and Frimpong to track back this time. Their defenders first.
— AJ (@AJ__1987) January 2, 2021
The real Neil Lennon has stood up. All on the players now, the gaffer has done what has been asked. C’mon Celtic, into this mob today! Nothing less than a win!!!! 🍀🍀🍀
— John O’C (@johnoconnor83) January 2, 2021
Well Done Lenny !!! 👏👏 Mon the Hoops let’s get this done 😀🍀🍀🍀🍀
— celticghirl1888 (@celticghirl0106) January 2, 2021
Had to play Griff and Eddy..surprised he left Brown out but ok with that. Balanced team🍀🍀🍀
— hugh maclennan (@MaclennanHugh) January 2, 2021
Some baws Lenny and about time too. We’ve been crying out for this so let’s do this today. Happy New Year Bhoys & Ghirls!! #COYBIG
— Scott Alcroft (@ScottAlcroft) January 2, 2021
Fair play Neil… fair play 👏🏽
— Luke Bernard-Haigh (@50shadesofhaigh) January 2, 2021
