Kenny calls for calm after arriving to help steady a sinking ship
Jonjoe Kenny doesn’t believe Celtic have anything to prove this season.
The Englishman is able to take a slightly more detached view of the furore that has surrounded the reigning champions in recent times.
He has taken part in three consecutive victories for Neil Lennon’s side since arriving on loan from
Everton.
Although the fullback appreciates that maximum effort is needed to give the Celtic fans have a happier end to the season, he doesn’t see any reason for panic at Parkhead.
He said: “I don’t think Celtic need to prove anything.
“They’ve won nine league titles, nine in a row, four Trebles.
“There’s a big fuss going round, but what can you expect? You’re making a big deal out of one season.
“It wasn’t even one season, it was six months.
“But for the fans and the support they give to the team, we want to go out and prove to ourselves just how good we are, and try to give everyone a little bit of a buzz.
“We want to finish on a little bit of a high, and that’s all we can really do right now.
“We’ve just won three games and scored 10 goals, so I think the confidence is getting better.
“It’s human that when you have a little dip, confidence goes.
“I’ve been there before, but that’s football. Not everything is going to be perfect all the time.”
Kenny is grateful to Neil Lennon for giving him a chance to get regular football.
The 23-year-old had only played eight times for Everton this season, and will get his fourth game in Scotland against St Johnstone today.
It was another former Celtic favourite, Alan Stubbs, that gave the Under-21 international a start in professional football.
He said: “I worked with Stubbsy when I was about 16, and he had a massive influence on my career when I was younger.
“He was the one that really helped me to push on. I really loved playing under him at Everton.
“He had a massive part in my career. He gave me the chance to play with the reserves at 16.
“Even now, to get a manager that trusts me to play and perform, it’s all you want.
“I can only speak about Neil Lennon on what I’ve seen during the time I’ve been here, and the man has been outstanding with me.
“He has belief in me, and has given me a chance to go out and do what I’m good at.
“I had a couple of months at Everton where I wasn’t playing, but I know what I’m all about.
“I want to play football. That’s part and parcel of football. It’s up and down.
“You want to find the balance and enjoy the ride.”