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Celtic’s Neil Lennon makes admission about ‘erratic’ Boli Bolingoli

Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo (23) of Celtic in action during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying 1st Rnd match between FK Sarajevo and Celtic at Asim Fer...
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Boli Bolingoli has had a shaky start to life at Celtic so far.

Boli Bolingoli of Celtic takes on Anel Hebibovic of  FC Sarajevo during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round 2nd Leg match between Celtic and FC Sarajevo at Celtic Park Stadium...

Neil Lennon has told BBC Sport that he felt Celtic new boy Boli Bolingoli had some ‘erratic moments’ in this afternoon’s 5-2 win at Motherwell.

Lennon’s side romped to an easy victory at Fir Park to make it 12 goals in their last two Scottish Premiership encounters, having thumped St Johnstone 7-0 last week.

Bolingoli, who signed for Celtic in a £3 million deal earlier this summer [The Scottish Sun], had a very shaky start, keeping theme with his Hoops career overall so far.

But the Belgian left-back recovered well and showed the travelling fans what he was capable of, especially in the second half.

And despite Lennon admitting that he’s still finding his feet, the Celtic boss was thrilled with his character today.

“I’m delighted with him. He’s shown a lot of character,” he told BBC Sport.

“He’s still trying to find his feet, but as the games go on he is getting better. There were a few erratic moments we’ll hopefully iron out. His second-half performance he can be delighted with.”

To be truthful, Bolingoli is a bit of a worry. Yes he’s only played a handful of games for Celtic, but the early signs are a concern.

Even more worrying is the fact that Rangers welcome Lennon’s troops to Ibrox in a few weeks and if the former Rapid Wien star isn’t at the races, the Gers could torment him.

Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo (23) of Celtic in action during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying 1st Rnd match between FK Sarajevo and Celtic at Asim Ferhatovic Hase stadium in Sarajevo, Bosnia...