Mjallby says frustration to blame for Lennon's woes

Celtic Johan Mjallby believes Neil Lennon is doing a great job for Celtic and claims simple frustration has led to the Parkhead…

CelticJohan Mjallby believes Neil Lennon is doing a great job for Celtic and claims simple frustration has led to the Parkhead manager's recent conflict with officials.

Lennon will start a two-match touchline ban against Motherwell at Fir Park tomorrow for criticising referee Willie Collum following the Scottish League Cup final defeat by Kilmarnock at Hampden last month.

There was no further punishment imposed on the Northern Irishman for being sent to the stand at the interval by Calum Murray during the 3-2 defeat by Rangers the following week.

However, Lennon will be in trouble for running onto the pitch to confront referee Euan Norris following last Sunday’s William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by Hearts at Hampden.

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The former Celtic skipper, who has still to explain to the SFA comments made about referees before the SPL game against St Johnstone at the start of the month, will be in more hot water following remarks he made on his Twitter account after the Hearts game.