Lennon dismisses rambling failure Schuster
The former Fortuna Koln, FC Koln, Xerez, Shakhtar Donetsk, Levante, Getafe, Real Madrid and Besiktas boss claimed on Spanish radio that Celtic shouldn’t be in the Champions League following Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Barcelona.
Lennon is used to be bitter outpourings of pundits closer to home but was surprised by the coverage given to Schuster’s comments
“I am disappointed that the media here wanted to emphasise his thoughts on the game,” Lennon said. “It’s just the ramblings of someone who has failed as a coach.
“I was sitting there 60 minutes into the game thinking ‘God, what is Bernd Schuster thinking of our performance here, I better change it’.
“I did go with two strikers and I did bring on James Forrest and Kris Commons.
“I didn’t set out to be defensive, but sometimes Barcelona can get a grip of the opposition and not let go. So I don’t take too much notice of Bernd Schuster.
“I am more into the thoughts of Gordon Strachan, Martin O’Neill and the Alex Ferguson’s of this world, who I would take advice from before anyone else.”
Lennon also announced his surprise at hearing news that Victor Wanyama had turned down a new contract offer with talks on-going with the highly rated midfielder.
“Unfortunately, for some reason, Victor’s agent and representative has come out and made public that they have turned down a contract,” Lennon explained.
“I am not sure Victor has turned it down. He has not spoken to me. A month ago, he went on record saying how happy he was at the club and I have no reason to disbelieve that.
“I was actually with his representative in Barcelona on Tuesday and had a brief chat and there was no discussion of him having turned down a new contract.
“So this has come out of the blue and I am disappointed that this has come out in public. We don’t want to do our negotiations in public.”
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