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Neil Lennon Rages at Celtic Players After Rangers ‘Battering’

Neil Lennon delivered a blistering assessment of Celtic after the Hoops slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Rangers at Celtic Park. Ryan Naderi’s first-half goal proved enough to decide the Premiership derby, but both Lennon and Kris Boyd felt the…

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 2:16 PM
Neil Lennon Rages at Celtic Players After Rangers ‘Battering’
Key Things to Know
  • Rangers defeated Celtic 1-0 at Celtic Park thanks to a first-half goal from Ryan Naderi.
  • Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon criticized the team, stating they were outplayed and outworked in the second half.
  • The defeat is Celtic's third consecutive loss in all competitions, leaving them two points clear at the top.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rangers defeated Celtic 1-0 at Celtic Park in a William Hill Premiership derby match on September 20, 2026. Ryan Naderi scored the decisive first-half goal for Rangers, leaving Celtic just two points clear at the top of the table after suffering their third consecutive defeat in all competitions.

Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon and pundit Kris Boyd heavily criticized Martin O'Neill's side, stating that the final scoreline flattered Celtic. Lennon accused the players of being outplayed, outworked, and lacking quality, while Boyd noted that O'Neill's second-half tactical changes and substitutions failed to make an impact.

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