Neil Lennon let rip at a journalist in his post-match press conference for questioning the 'character' of his Omonia Nicosia side.
It's been a week to forget for the Celtic hero as his side suffered a second-half collapse in their clash away to Apollon Limassol - just days after suffering an opening game Europa League nightmare at home to FC Sherriff.
After their 3-0 loss on Thursday night, they started off the league clash on the road perfectly with Bruno Felipe netting from the penalty spot after 14 minutes. However, Ioannis Pittass levelled just after the hour before the home side turned the game on its head with seven minutes to play as Bassel Jradi grabbed the winning goal.
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It promoted a question to the former Celtic boss over whether his team lacked the character of a team who wanted to win the league. That promoted a furious response from Lennon who let rip at the journalist and raged: 'Who do you think you are?'
Speaking in his post-match press conference following the question, he said; "Don't you criticise my players. You don't have the right to do that.
"That is your opinion. You are entitled to it but don't ask me about the character of my players. Ever.
"These players give me everything. They've had a bad night tonight but don't you sit there and criticise them for lacking character. That is one thing they don't.
"They didn't play well tonight. I will deal with it as best I can. But I am not having people like you questioning their backbone.
"Who do you think you are?"
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