Of Bhoys and Men – Neil Lennon’s Assailants Released

In writing a few words about Henrik Larsson and his official retirement after so many great years and so many great goals, I began by initially reading up some stories about Neil Lennon, his status at Reserves coach at Celtic currently, his potential courting from former Bhoys boss Gordon Strachan (stories found here, here and here), his cult hero-dom during his many years (2000-2007), many Celtic caps (214 official), and tenure as Celtic captain from 2003 on.

Of course, a large chunk of Neil Lennon news came last year September when, following an Old Firm derby match, Coach Lennon was attacked by two Rangers supporters outside of pub, Jinty McGuinty’s Bar, in Glasgow’s west end. The immediate reaction was for Lennon’s condition and the punishment for these two examples of sectarian scum. Once we found out Lennon was going to be fine, the incident for most part just annoyed us Celtic fans, shaking up the vitriol in an already vitriolic rivalry.

The two perpetrators have now been released, having only served a quarter of their two-year sentence. Thug #1, Jeffrey Carrigan, was released in July, but gets to wear an electronic criminal tag. Thug #2, David Whitelaw, was released last month. The latter assailant/criminal trash has no electronic tag but still such an embarrassment to our league to be fair warning for Coach Lennon and all the Hoops’ faithful.

Hooliganism, racism, and sectarianism have no place in football, before, during or after a match. All those who continue to promote sectarianism and any violence at its behest should be made examples.

Category: Celtic, Of Bhoys and Men

Tags: Celtic, Neil Lennon, Of Bhoys and Men

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