Lennon’s target of wins over title rivals
NEIL LENNON insists Hibs’ next two games against title rivals Falkirk and Morton will have a huge bearing on whether they are going to take the chequered flag in the Championship.
Lennon was furious after his side were held to a fourth draw from six league matches in Saturday’s 2-2 stalemate with part-time outfit Dumbarton, even though they ended up extending their lead at the summit to seven points.
Falkirk are second on goal difference ahead of Morton, but Ton have a game in hand on their Easter Road counterparts.
Hibs seem determined to do it the hard way as they look for an escape route from the second tier at the third attempt.
But former Celtic manager Lennon admits they will be able to breathe a little easier if they can win their upcoming matches.
He said: “The next two games will define things and I’m sure the mindset of the players will be better than it was against Dumbarton.
“If we win the next two games then we should be in a really good position, that’s the intention but I’m fed of emphasising how to approach games and start games.
“Maybe it’s a point more towards the title.”
Lennon admits he is worried over his side’s Jekyll and Hyde form as they edge towards a return to the top flight.
He added: “They have to be more consistent because I’m fed up of watching that at home.
“It’s too inconsistent for my liking from players who were terrific against Dundee United.
“They were intense then they’re making basic errors against Dumbarton that come from nowhere.
“It’s not the end of the world, I was pleased with the amount of chances we created in the second half although I was annoyed at the amount of chances we missed.”