The interim Celtic boss was the picture of delight last Sunday.
Neil Lennon has told Celtic TV that he won’t be apologising for his goal celebration on Sunday.
Odsonne Edouard grabbed a 94th-minute winner at Dundee as Celtic picked up a dramatic 1-0 win at Dens Park.
In doing so, the Hoops moved 10 points clear of second-placed Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.
Lennon, who returned to the club as caretaker boss last month, was the picture of euphoric as he sprinted down the touchline and celebrated in front of the travelling Celtic fans.
Plenty of neutral fans criticised the 47-year-old for what they felt were over zealous reactions, but Lennon, whose side drew 0-0 with Aberdeen in the previous game, feels that the context justified his delight.
He told Celtic TV: “It was the significance of the goal. We didn’t want to go two draws in a row. The significance was we opened up another two points on top of the gap we already had.
“So psychologically it was huge with seven or eight games to go. So I make no apologies for my celebration.
“It is something that is intoxicating and it was relief, happiness and joy and I don’t want to change that aspect of my personality.”
Lennon is right. Why shouldn’t he be delighted with what was a massive goal? Not only did they open up a 10-point gap from Rangers, but it was also another win for Lennon.
If he is to get the Celtic job on a full-time basis then every win counts.
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