Shane Duffy in Neil Lennon Celtic tribute as he reveals the one-to-one talks that helped him overcome 'all over the show' start

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Neil Lennon’s caring and personal approach have helped haul him up from the depths.The Irishman has paid tribute to the understanding and compassion of his gaffer during dark days in the early stages of his Parkhead career after signing on loan from Brighton.Duffy endured a torrid beginning.

Out of form, making mistakes and lambasted by pundits and ex players, the centre-back was toiling and very badly.Lennon took him out of the firing line, but also stayed close to him off the park with regular chats, discussions and visits.Duffy had lost his father just prior to signing.

He was in terrible form. He was being slated, but his boss backed him in public and also behind the scenes and the centre-back is deeply grateful.He explained: “Listen, I.