QUOTE OF THE DAY

‘What about the thousands of fans who didn’t protest but pay for books and merchandise – do they not get counted? ’ other club requesting the change it would have happened without consulting Celtic?”

Frank McFerran, Carrickfergus, said: “I’m glad the Celtic board have given Lennon a reprieve, not because I’m a Celtic supporter but because violence can’t win. I’m a ‘blue‘ and proud of it.”

Colin McLeish emailed: “As a bluenose and looking in, congratulations to Dermot Desmond on his decision to back Lennon. He will not be swayed by a small minority. It’s hard to call them supporters, who brought nothing but shame to the club.”

emailed: “Celtic should appoint the manager of Ross County as their new head honcho. It worked for Rangers when they appointed Jock Wallace from their Berwick namesake after a humiliating result.”

John Bruce emailed: “Is it now time for Celtic fans to change their self-named title of ‘the greatest fans in the world’ to ‘the most entitled fans in the world’?

“If Sunday is an example of how they behave after losing one cup tie and going 11 points behind in the league, how will they react if Rangers win the Treble?”

Gerrard Kelly emailed: “Don’t just blame Lennon, blame the players for not turning up. These players are on a fortune on wages and if they don’t want to play should be shown the door. Scott Brown either gives up that armband or starts showing up for every game.” Now the other side of the coin. Steve Macleod, Wokingham, said: “Let’s not overlook two exciting teenage Rangers debutants at the weekend. Our youth ranks have been top class for a few years now and here’s hoping Steven Gerrard can reap the dividend in his fine first-team set-up.”

Alan Mcgaw, Alloa, said: “Once again Rangers have gone and done the business. What can you say about Jermaine Defoe, who is running about as if still in his 20s with another brilliant goal.”