The modern reality of well paid football management means that it is highly unlikely that Neil Lennon is about to resign and wave away a pay-off from his job at Celtic.
Decades ago a manager would resign to preserve his reputation in the hope that there would be another job a few months away.
These days that course of action is almost unknown forcing the big decisions into the boardroom with the spotlight at Celtic now on Peter Lawwell and Dermot Desmond.
Lawwell has responsibility for the day-to-day business of the club with Desmond either making or ratifying the strategic calls. One of those decisions is expected today from the Celtic hierarchy.
Match by match the stats get more depressing. An 11 point gap in the SPFL is matched by an exit from the Europa League after just four matches which includes two against what is perceived as the weakest side in the group. On an 8-2 aggregate!
Over the course of nine matches that have contributed to the sorry state of affairs the team has lost 21 goals with Shane Duffy passing on to Nir Bitton in defence with Chris Jullien returning against Sparta. The malaise has continued.
No action was taken immediately after last night’s defeat, if that inertia continues through the weekend it seems inevitable that fans will take their protests to Celtic Park ahead of Sunday’s match against Ross County.
Lennon,Lawwell, time to go, go now and allow time to save 10. Players don’t want to play for manager after he tore them apart after champions league defeat, so unprofessional. Allow time to have any chance to save the season, Dermot Desmond must act swiftly.
— James McCluskey (@JamesMc40237719) November 27, 2020
Who do we bring in isn’t an argument to keep Lennon in charge and it’s also not a question for fans to answer. Lawwell gets paid 70k a week to answer that question.
— Marky Sparky Spelman (@spelski) November 27, 2020
See if you want Lenny out but stay silent about Desmond and Lawwell you’re part of the problem
— Hughie ? (@hsharkey63) November 27, 2020
No one said that did they? The board are to blame for whats on the pitch & who is coaching them though. From a unrivalled position of strength we have let our rivals go way past us in a ten in a row season. Lawwell helped chase a good manager out , like he does with everyone1/2
— John Coyne (@JohnCoy29071630) November 27, 2020
2/2 We have signed Bayo, Barkas, Duffy, Ajeti, Kimala, Schved. The list is endless & I think BR was mystified about the latter. If you think our board aren’t to blame for this facade, then that’s up to you but I hold Lawwell & his inept board directly responsible.
— John Coyne (@JohnCoy29071630) November 27, 2020
hope your walking into Celtic Park to shout the odds at Peter Lawwell and try and find the defunct board, hide and seek champion @BrianWilson1967 good luck @CelticFCSLO
— Danny Boyle (@deejaypb) November 27, 2020
The same buddy & I got pelters from a lot of people for saying it too. It gives me no satisfaction to be proved right though. I really don’t believe DD & Lawwell really care that much about Celtic or the 10 in a row thing. They just see Celtic as a way of making money.
— John Coyne (@JohnCoy29071630) November 27, 2020
True but when Lawwell says many big names applied but Lennon got it cos he knows the city and the club then it suggests an emotional appointment. Not sure who we’d go for now
— AM (@annemarie6377) November 27, 2020