Lennon hopes Celts can react to PFA snub
The Bhoys have finished second to the Ibrox champions in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League title race but not one Celtic player made the PFA Scotland team of the year which was announced at the awards dinner in Glasgow on Sunday night.
The team – voted for by PFA Scotland members – included eight Ibrox players and Andy Webster, on loan to Dundee United from Rangers.
In addition, Light Blues midfielder Steve Davis was voted player of the year, while the young player of the year was his Ibrox team mate Danny Wilson.
Asked if his players could feel aggrieved by their omission, Celtic’s interim boss said: “I hope so.
“I was surprised that there wasn’t at least one of our players in the team of year.
“I was very surprised by that.
“So hopefully that will be an extra motivation if they need that tomorrow. I don’t think there is much difference in quality between the two squads.
“It’s hard to put my finger on why the gap is so big this season but I do think we have quality in the squad and some real top-class players.”
Scott Brown agreed with Lennon’s assessment and put forward the name of Republic of Ireland international midfielder Aiden McGeady as one who deserved to be included in the team of the year.
“Aiden has done quite well this season,” the Celtic skipper said.
“He has torn up some defenders and scored some great goals and been a good team player as well.”
Meanwhile Ronald Koeman, who left Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in December, has claimed that he is in the running to become the new Celtic boss.
“Its an option that I am thinking about very seriously,’’ he said.
But Koeman, who has had previous coaching spells with Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, Benfica and Valencia, also says he has other options.
“There’s more interest from right and left. I cannot mention names, but these are all foreign clubs.
“Within one week I hope to determine where I go.’’
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