CHRIS SUTTON has made the claim an argument could be made for Rodgers leaving Celtic in a worse state than Ronny Deila after the Norweigan’s two-year stint came to an end.

The former Celtic striker seems to be fighting his old teammate’s corner as Lennon takes the heat for Celtic’s flat end to the season.

The BT pundit does make some great points about Celtic not being at their best since the invincible season and there were problems before Brendan up sticks and left without warning.

Celtic’s defeat at Ibrox compounded the feeling that there’s a need for change, even though the club have won a double and are closing in on a treble treble.

This side looks knackered and in need of investment to keep going for the next two seasons and beyond.

While Lennon has made his own decisions, this is Brendan Rodgers side and we shouldn’t forget that. Here is what Sutton wrote in his RecordSport Column:

“Lennon is copping the flak for a stuttering end to the season but these people need to open their eyes. This hasn’t just happened in recent months – the rot had set in more than a year ago.

“Celtic already have more points than last season, so it’s not only this term. No one can deny Brendan Rodgers was an outstanding coach for Celtic and his success speaks for itself. You can’t argue with seven trophies on the spin.

“But he also allowed the club to regress over the last 12 months and has left a total mess for whoever is in charge to mop up in the summer.

“In fact, you could argue Celtic are in worse state now than when Rodgers came in on the back of Ronny Deila. There is an awful lot work required at the club but it’s extremely harsh to be aiming the negativity at Lennon.”

Do you agree with Chris Sutton?