Source: PA
Lennon hails Hoops display
Neil Lennon hailed his side's first-half performance in the 4-1 victory over Aberdeen as the best he has seen from a Celtic team at Hampden - but an injury concern for his only fit centre-back meant the Parkhead manager could not enjoy it too much.
Goals from debutant Kris Commons, Charlie Mulgrew, Thomas Rogne and an Anthony Stokes penalty put Celtic four ahead inside 34 minutes and on their way to the Co-operative Insurance Cup final.
Lennon was disappointed but not surprised that his side could not keep up the momentum in a second half in which Scott Vernon scored the only goal.
"I'm thrilled," Lennon said. "It means a lot to me, obviously, it means a lot to the club and I know it means a lot to the players.
"The performance in the first half was the best I have seen from a Celtic team at Hampden in my time. They were exceptional.
"It was very hard to replicate that in the second half. The tempo in the first half was fantastic, they followed on from Wednesday night (the 4-0 win over Hearts), and if they keep that up they are going to be very difficult to stop."
