Hibs leave boss Lenny ‘delighted and annoyed’

HIBS boss Neil Lennon was both “delighted and annoyed” with his side after they followed up last weekend’s win against Hamilton – their first victory in eight Premiership matches – with a shock triumph over his former club.

Having beaten Brendan Rodgers’ champions 2-1 the last time the sides went head to head at Easter Road, a 4-2 reverse at Parkhead in October precipitated an eightgame winless run for the Leith outfit.

But Lennon’s side showed that they are back on the ascendancy with an emphatic 2-0 reverse of the Hoops yesterday and Lennon has called for more of the same from his team.

Lennon (below) said: “It was a remarkable performance considering the omissions from the squad. I am delighted with them but also annoyed with them because two weeks ago against Kilmarnock [a 3-0 defeat]we were pathetic and then we go and put back-to-back wins playing really well.

“That should kick-start our season again.

“We know if we can overcome Rangers on Wednesday we will be back in the top six and all of a sudden things start looking really healthy again.

“But we looked healthy today.

“There was a great belief about us and on the counter-attack I thought we were fantastic and our tactical discipline was very good and we have beaten a very good team today.”

Meanwhile, Lennon has urged Florian Kamberi to try and maintain his form.

“He can’t save performances for the big games,” Lennon said. “He’s been half there for a few weeks. He was outstanding today.”