Source: Team_Talk
Sutton backs Bhoys to improve
Chris Sutton has backed Celtic to quickly transform their fortunes and haul themselves back into contention in the Scottish Premier League.[LNB] Defeat to Hearts at the weekend left the Hoops 10 points adrift of Old Firm rivals Rangers and sitting in third spot in the table behind second-placed Motherwell.[LNB]But, having played alongside Neil Lennon during their time together at Parkhead, Sutton is confident the Celtic boss can haul his side back into the title race.[LNB]Speaking at the launch of his autobiography, he said: "By Neil's own admission, it was a disappointing performance on Sunday. The team didn't play particularly well.[LNB]"They have lost three games this season and only lost four in the whole of last season.[LNB]"We are all aware that things need to change pretty quickly but there is no reason why Celtic can't go on a run of games and start pushing their way up the table.[LNB]"I went to the game on Sunday and the fans are totally behind Neil.[LNB]"Neil talked about character and that's important. It's also about having the ability when they are playing to work out how to win games and that comes with experience.[LNB]"During my time at Celtic, we were lucky to have someone like Henrik Larsson, who bailed us out most weeks. They could certainly do with a player like him now but that's not the case.[LNB]"Neil's been dealt the hand that he's got. There was a lot more money spent during my time under Martin O'Neill.[LNB]"He's in the position he's in and Neil and the players will want to get out of it as quickly as possible."[LNB]Sutton believes Rangers have already demonstrated this season just how quickly fortunes can change for the Glasgow giants.[LNB]The Scottish champions crashed out of both the Champions League and the Europa League at the qualifying stage but remain undefeated in league action at the summit of the SPL.[LNB]The former striker said: "The problem in Glasgow is that after a couple of bad games the heat is on but that's the nature of what it's like here. Things can change.[LNB]"A couple of months ago when Rangers went out of Europe, it was all doom and gloom over there.[LNB]"A few good results in the league and it's all rosy over there, albeit they got knocked out of the League Cup."[LNB]Sutton also believes injuries to key players - such as skipper Scott Brown - has had an impact on Celtic's results.[LNB]He said: "He's a big loss. I know he's not everybody's cup of tea and favourite player.[LNB]"But he does have the strength of character and aggression to get other people going around him. Certainly, missing a captain like him is a big loss.[LNB]"But it's always been the case that the squad is important and players need to step up and be counted."
