Lennon left fuming as ‘disgraceful’ decision costs Bhoys

NEIL LENNON claims Udinese’s late penalty at Parkhead which cost Celtic their first Europa League Group I win was down to a “disgraceful decision” by Turkish referee Bulent Yildirim last night.

The Hoops got off to the perfect start when midfielder Ki Sung-yueng scored from the spot in the third minute after striker Gary Hooper had been fouled by Lars Joel Ekstrand, although the official took his time before pointing to the spot.

With four minutes remaining, and Celtic looking as though they had done just enough to get past a youthful Italian side, Yildirim adjudged Hooper to have fouled Neuton Sergio Piccoli in the box.