'Stupid' Gallagher Lennon claim sets Celtic hero off as he makes key demand ahead of Rangers clash
dailyrecord.co.ukCeltic hero John Hartson hit out at what he claimed was “unfair pressure” being put on his former team-mate and Parkhead legend Neil Lennon’s son Gallagher ahead of a potential debut against Rangers for new loan club Dumbarton.
The teenage St Mirren defender made the loan move to the Sons and is available to face Philippe Clement’s Light Blues at The Rock in front of the Viaplay cameras for the fourth round tie on Saturday tea time.
Reporter Mark Benstead, a regular on Sky Sports, tweeted: “Signing Lenny’s lad ahead of facing Rangers is WWE level stuff.” But Welshman Hartson was uncomfortable with the spotlight being put on the youngster, a Northern Ireland international youth star, because of his famous father who was often the target for abuse during his time as both a player and manager for Celtic.
And he replied to Benstead: “That’s a stupid way to look at it Mark. Gallagher Lennon needs to make his own path in the game.
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