Celtic manager Neil Lennon has claimed the media's treatment of on-loan defender Shane Duffy has been "hysterical" and "ridiculous".

The 28-year-old centre back in on a season-long loan at Celtic Park from Albion.

Duffy has been picked out by the media for his performances in the 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Europa League on Thursday and in the 3-3 draw against Aberdeen on Sunday.

However, Lennon has found the comments about Duffy quite amusing.

He said: ""Players getting singled out and abused, it is absolutely shocking.

"If that's the way of the modern world. I am glad I am not a player any more.

"Shane needs to find his feet. He has had a bumpy week, nothing more nothing less. It happens.

"I am not happy with the treatment he is getting from certain quarters of the media.

"I think it is hysterical. Comments that he is rank rotten and he is a bombscare. I find that ridiculous.

"He is a quality player. The personal, banging the drum with certain players is unacceptable.

"He made a mistake, he shouldn't be hung out to dry for it. He has my full support, he has the team's full support.

"I have seen millions of players come in here and take time to find their feet and then go on to have brilliant careers.

"There is a clear lack of respect for the players, management and backroom staff at the minute because of one bad week.

"I'm telling you it's media driven. There is a narrative that everybody wants to see a change. That's fine, that's the way of the world."