Celtic fans have reacted angrily to BBC journalist Tom English after he criticised Neil Lennon for ‘over the top’ and ’embarrassing’ celebrations in the wake of Sunday’s 1-0 win over Dundee.
The Hoops netted an injury time winner at Dens Park to move ten points clear of Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership, with Neil Lennon running towards to Hoops end in scenes of jubilant celebration.
English apparently couldn’t handle that though, firing on Twitter to take aim at the Celtic boss with a series of ill-judged comments.
Hmmm. Way over the top, this. https://t.co/XQ8w9e3RJJ
— Tom English (@TEnglishSport) March 17, 2019
Touched a nerve with a few Celtic fans I think. Neil Lennon celebrating like he’s just beaten Guardiola’s Man City instead of relegation strugglers Dundee is a touch embarrassing. That’s all. Celtic fans very quick to mock Rangers when they do the same.
— Tom English (@TEnglishSport) March 17, 2019
The water coolers must be bitter at the BBC right now given those comments begrudging a Celtic fan and manager enjoying a victory that puts us on the verge of an eighth title in a row, just a couple of weeks before a massive derby match.
Thankfully, Lennon’s passion for the Hoops is one of the things fans love most about him and they’re unlikely to be put off by the words of a grumpy journalist.
These supporters weren’t happy with English’s comments and took to Twitter to let him know all about it…
A man brought in to steady the ship with a lot of pressure on him, celebrates a last minute winner to put more daylight between the champions and 2nd place…… thats his release and hes entitled to it. Only thing over the top is youe constant nit picking over nothing incidents.
— 🍀We Shall Not Be Moved🍀 (@WSNBM_PODCAST) March 17, 2019
https://twitter.com/JoeDabernig/status/1107298667038474241
Totally agree why would anybody celebrate a 95th minute winner taking your team 10 points clear at the top. Happy Saint Patrick's day Tom now lay off the Jameson's it's making you think you have a point !!😉😉😅🤣😂🤡🤡
— Peter Walls (@wallsy67) March 17, 2019
https://twitter.com/_Lattkc_/status/1107296891216293888
Ban celebrations throughout the league. Let’s make the entire spectacle as lifeless as your writing 👍🏼
— The HomeBhoys (@HomeBhoys) March 17, 2019
https://twitter.com/Lainey__D/status/1107306120698318849
It’s probably the goal that has won us the league Tom. If you can’t celebrate that, what can you celebrate?
— 67 Shades of Green (@67shadesofgreen) March 17, 2019
https://twitter.com/tirnaog09/status/1107313580825853952