Celtic fans are frustrated with the team’s performance and have decided to protest to ask Neil Lennon to leave.

The Hoops are second in the Scottish league, 13 points behind the leader and rival Rangers. His performance has been irregular, and the fans are not happy.

During the matchdays against Ross Country and St Johnstone, a large group of fans gathered in Parkhead to protest.

The intervention of the police had to be requested in both cases to maintain order.

The fans have stated that they will continue with the protest during the matchdays, so the club has had to issue a statement to ask the fans to stay at home.

The official statement reads: “The club fully understands the concern and frustration amongst supporters following recent results and performances, but clearly, we do not believe staging an event of this kind is in the best interests of supporters, the team or the club in general , particularly just prior to the match.

“For important clarification, in the present circumstances and given the health risk of gatherings of any kind, the club has not agreed to any gathering taking place. Celtic Football Club is not involved in the organization of the proposed gathering.

“The club is also duty-bound to point out that it has received legal and safety advice indicating that, if strict social distancing and applicable Scottish Guidance are not implemented, any such gathering would breach current legislation – something the club would wish all supporters to be aware of.

“As is always the case, the club is, of course, happy to engage with supporters and supporter groups to understand and discuss concerns, and the club encourages supporters to raise their concerns with the club directly.”

The club hopes that fans will understand the situation and refrain from protesting, but demonstrations are likely to continue near Parkhead until the results improve.