Neil Lennon, with a bullish attitude, firmly believes that the pressure and expectations from Rangers fans have taken Philippe Clement by surprise during the intense title battle with Celtic. The exchange between the Irishman and the Ibrox boss in February, where Lennon questioned the mindset of Rangers, led to a defiant response from Clement, stating that it fueled his team’s motivation to succeed. However, recent setbacks, including a loss to Ross County and a draw against Dundee, have raised doubts about the mental resilience of Rangers.
Following the 3-3 draw with Celtic, Lennon expressed his concerns about Rangers’ performance, particularly in the first half, which he described as lacking mental fortitude. Despite a valiant comeback by Rangers, Lennon felt that they had handed the initiative to Celtic in the title race, emphasizing the importance of maintaining consistent performance levels.
While players like James Tavernier and Connor Goldson have faced harsh criticism from fans for their performances, Lennon believes that it is Philippe Clement who is struggling to adjust to the high expectations at Rangers. He suggested that the intense scrutiny and analysis of every aspect of his performance has taken the Belgian manager by surprise, unlike players who have been at the club for a longer period of time and are more accustomed to the pressure. Doyle temp.
