Disappointed Kris Commons has ripped Shane Duffy to shreds and told the toiling defender he's no Efe Ambrose.
The 28-year-old's nightmare Celtic loan continued on Sunday as he was badly at fault for Aberdeen's second goal in the thrilling 3-3 draw at Pittodrie.
Duffy fronted up before the game but his latest slapstick display has supporters worried with the Hoops in desperate need of a win after defeats to Milan and Rangers, reports The Daily Record.
His gaffes have led to comparisons with former Lennon stalwart Ambrose, who himself endured some high-profile errors in green and white.
But Commons reckons any comparison between Duffy and the former Nigeria international are well wide of the mark.
Speaking to the Daily Mail. he said: "Duffy just looks like an accident waiting to happen. A bomb scare and that's a criticism which used to be levelled at my old teammate Efe Ambrose.
"But I tell you what. On current form, I'd take Efe over Duffy all day long.
"Some people have branded him the Irish Efe Ambrose but that's doing Efe a real disservice.
"He could be outstanding on his day, like he was in the Champions League victory against Barcelona in 2012.
"Yeah, okay, he took too many chances and sometimes made supporters nervous. But at least with Efe you knew there was a player in there.
"He was quick, had great recovery pace, great athleticism and he could bring the ball out from the back.
"I've not seen any of that yet from Duffy. He's been rank rotten from the minute he walked through the door.
"Listen, he's a proven operator in the English Premier League. At 28 years old, there's still a chance that he might come good eventually.
"But he needs to get himself up to speed and sharpish. With so much riding on this season, Celtic can't afford to be carrying any passengers."
And Commons reckons yesterday's high drama in the closing stages at Pittdorie means his former boss Neil Lennon will be acutely aware that the next week could lead to some uncomfortable questions.
The Hoops face Lille on Thursday in the Europa League before a return clash with Aberdeen in next weekend's rearranged Scottish Cup semi-final.
Commons added: "If Celtic end up getting turned over in those two games, I genuinely feel Lennon will be in serious danger of losing his job this time next week.
"Deep down, he will probably know that himself. If avoiding defeat yesterday managed to stave off a full-blown crisis, he will know he's not out of the woods yet.
"He's still under major pressure in this season where, in the eyes of Celtic supporters, every single dropped point merits at least a government inquiry.
"What would help Lennon's cause, mind you, is if his star centre-back started doing what was asked of him."
