Frustrated Ange Postecoglou has defended his Celtic players in a touchy post-match interview following defeat to Livingston.
The Parkhead side struggled to create clear-cut chances as they slumped to their fourth successive away defeat in all competitions.
Andrew Shinnie's goal helped the Lions to their first Premiership win of the season as they climbed off the bottom of the table.
It compounds a tough week for the Australian after Europa League defeat to Real Betis in Seville.
Following the game, Postecoglou spoke with BBC Sportsound interview Kenny MacIntyre, insisting there was aspects of the performance that must improve.
The Celtic gaffer said: "We didn't start the game well and we paid the price for trying to ease our way into the game.
"We didn't start with the aggression or the positivity that we have in other games this year.
"After they scored we dug ourselves into a bit of a hole. We tried hard enough but our decision making in the final third was pretty poor."
He was then quizzed by MacIntyre on not testing the keeper despite a lot of possession responding: "No, but that is what I just said."
Then asked if it was a concern, Postecoglou said: "It's a concern today, but it hasn't been a concern all season.
"We didn't start the game with the intent we have so far. We fell into the trap of thinking we couldn't play our football today.
"When you are not aggressive enough and you are not positive enough in your outlook you give the opposition a chance to get into the game."
When later asked if there was a "real lack of consistency" from the team so far, he quipped: "No, I don't think that's fair.
"I think it's been consistent and we have played well in every game. Today was the first day where I didn't think we played our football.
"If you are talking about inconsistency, I guess there has been in results, but our supporters have been fantastic and I bear a huge responsibility for sending them home disappointed.
'The job now is to pick them up and get a good result on Thursday."
