Philippe Clement snaps at Neil Lennon as Rangers boss insists he is happy to hear criticism from Celtic cynics

Philippe Clement snaps at Neil Lennon as Rangers boss insists he is happy to hear criticism from Celtic cynics

The Gers Manager Philippe Clement says he’s delighted Neil Lennon poked fun at his players since it saved him from having to talk about the title with them.

The Belgian responded to the ex-Hoops manager’s comments that his Rangers group has the mental toughness to compete with the Parkhead lads for the Premiership title.

Clement is likely to sign Mohamed Diomande from Nordsjaelland for £4.5 million, but has announced that loan star Abdallah Sima will be out for the long term after being injured in the AFCON with Senegal.

The Belgian said the Gers are still in good form, responding to Lenny by saying,

“I am glad people outside of the club help to motivate my players.” I need to put in less time.  into that myself.

The players have showed a lot of mentality in the last couple of months.

Even at Celtic Park with 10 players, they did that.

So we cannot speak about mentality in that way until now. We just need to confirm that in the next six months.”

Clement understands that the pressure will only increase in the final stages, but he stated,

“I want players that are motivated by themselves. Players with internal motivation.

I want to watch winners, and winners don’t care what others are saying.

“They simply want to win and have the ambition to win for themselves.

And I see more and more players behaving in that manner. Yes, we are. Not preoccupied with noise.

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