Robbie Keane is Celtics Goal Machine

Last updated : 29 March 2010 By Paul Jennings
Robbie Keane scored two goals to take his total to 11 goals in 11 games for Celtic on Saturday against Kilmarnock. The Irish record goalscorer netted a superb first, and ran to celebrate with caretaker manager Neil Lennon. The game was finished after Keane netted a second although Kilmarnock had their chances. Another Irishman Darragh O'Dea played a great game and looked solid in the centre of defence.
Manager Neil Lennon said on www.herald.ie
 
"Robbie is a world-class player. We're lucky to have him. "It's not just about his goals, his movement and awareness of what's happening is fantastic.

"Before he receives the ball, he's always having a look over his shoulder to see what options and space he has.

 "He has a brilliant touch, he's giving 100 per cent for us and fits the jersey.

"At 1-0 coming in at half time, I said to them: 'It's not really a good score. Let's pick up where we left off.' That's a good thing to do in football when you've had a 15-minute break.

"We were a wee bit sloppy on the ball for the first 10 minutes after half-time, but, again, Robbie came up with a wonder goal."

Keane himself had kind words for Lennon when he said on www.herald.ie

 "I've been in this situation many times before and seen changes. As players, we have to be professional and get on with it.

"It's difficult for a coach to come in from the reserves to the first team -- I've seen it before with Chris Hughton and David Pleat.

"It's no one's fault; it's not Lenny's fault that Tony has gone. He has a job to do and it's up to the players now to get behind him and try to move this club forward through to the end of the season.

"We have to take responsibility. Wednesday night at St Mirren wasn't good enough. You can talk about this, that and the other, but as players it wasn't good enough and we have to accept it."