Neil Lennon has launched a strong defence of new Rangers head coach Russell Martin.
The Celtic legend insists the 'bloodlust' surrounding the former Southampton manager is bang out of order.
And the Dunfermline gaffer says the same goes for those questioning Brendan Rodgers' style of football across the city.
Appearing on the airwaves alongside Ally McCoist and Ray Parlour this morning, Lenny says patience is necessary for Martin as he embeds himself in the new position at Ibrox, with so many new players too.
"It's early days," he told talkSPORT. "With Rangers, they've got to qualify for the Champions League so there are mitigating circumstances I always think with this time of year.
"You're playing tough European games in a midweek and then having to play against a team who are really motivated, I had problems myself as a manager in those sort of spells.
"And then Russell's just in the door. He's still got to put his imprint really on the way he wants to play on the team.
"But the bloodlust at the minute up here is just ridiculous.
"We're talking one or two games and people are questioning his tenure.
"Then you've got on the other side of the city people criticising Brendan (Rodgers) or the style of play when they've made a perfect start to the season.
"You've just got to be laser focused and try and block out the noise and just not listen to it. It's ridiculous."
