Source: Team_Talk
Samaras brushes off Lennon criticism
Georgios Samaras insists the Celtic players pay no attention to critics who feel Neil Lennon's passion for the club is running too high.[LNB] Criticism of the Irishman's touchline antics from some sections of the media intensified following Wednesday night's 2-0 defeat by Hearts at Tynecastle.[LNB]Lennon was sent to the stand by referee Craig Thomson for complaining too long and loud to the fourth official and linesman about a penalty claim that was turned down.[LNB]However, ahead of Sunday's trip to St Mirren in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, Celtic striker Samaras said: "He was at the club for 10 years and was the same as a player as he is a manager.[LNB]"Why they criticise him and who (they are), we don't care.[LNB]"We care what is going on here in the training ground, that is the most important thing.[LNB]"If you have a good relationship with the manager then you don't care what's going on outside.[LNB]"He knows the club really, really well. He knows exactly what the club and the supporters wants from the team so he tries to pass on that mentality to the players.[LNB]"I think we are in a good way, for sure."[LNB]
