Mjallby: We'll keep fighting

14 January 2011 19:00

Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby insists they will never stop fighting for what they feel is right following a week of disagreements with the Scottish Football Association.

Celtic announced two appeals to the Scottish Football Association this week, the first one sparked by a six-match ban handed to manager Neil Lennon on Tuesday for being sent to the stand during a defeat by Hearts in November and the second for James Forrest's red card in the controversial 1-1 draw at Hamilton.

The Swede said: "You can't give up, it's in our nature to fight for everything and that's what we are going to do, especially for Celtic Football Club," said Mjallby.

"This is our job, to do as well as we can to win games and improve the players.

"There are going to be some situations outside the pitch that probably the manager has to deal with a wee bit more than the rest of us but he is shrewd enough to do that."

Lennon's punishment sparked a war of words between the SFA and Celtic but Mjallby believes the relationship can be repaired - after the club have fought their cause.

"Right now, we are disappointed about the fact that Neil got six matches because I don't think he has been fairly treated," the former Celtic defender said.

"I think that's a very, very hard punishment. I was a bit gobsmacked when I heard.

"But we are here to build a strong Celtic team and make sure we can win the league. That's the main thing. Hopefully in the future the relationship can be better."

Source: PA