Source: Team_Talk
Shiels: Lennon right for Celtic
Kenny Shiels insists there is no reason why Neil Lennon should feel under pressure as he bids to haul Celtic back into the SPL title race.[LNB] The Hoops travel to Kilmarnock on Saturday trailing rivals Rangers by 10 points and sitting third in the SPL table behind Motherwell.[LNB]But Killie boss Shiels believes Lennon has already proved himself a more than competent manager and, regardless of what happens in the clash between the two clubs, says the title race is far from over.[LNB]He said: "I feel that he has proved he is the right man for the job.[LNB]"They have a game in hand and, if they win that, they are seven points behind and the next thing they are back in the race. If they beat Rangers, it's four.[LNB]"There is no way that they're out of it. I'm sure it will ebb and flow between now and the end of the season.[LNB]"I think Neil has all the credentials to finish the job and I don't see any way that he should be under pressure at all."[LNB]Shiels is well aware that Celtic will see the clash with Kilmarnock as a must-win match and admits the timing of the fixture is not ideal for his side.[LNB]He added: "It's not a great time to play them.[LNB]"There never is a good time to play the Old Firm because they are so strong and they've got so many good players.[LNB]"When they're on the back of a defeat, I'm sure case history will tell you that both sides can happen - they can be lacking in confidence or it can engender great spirit to come back and win the game.[LNB]"I'm sure there could be the element of the wounded tiger but I can't answer that until I see them play."
