Jim Duffy denies offering Neil Lennon a '˜square go'

Morton manager Jim Duffy has denied that he asked Hibs boss Neil Lennon for a 'square go' during the fracas at the end of Wednesday's 0-0 draw at Easter Road.
Morton manager Jim Duffy is sent to the stand. Picture: SNSMorton manager Jim Duffy is sent to the stand. Picture: SNS
Morton manager Jim Duffy is sent to the stand. Picture: SNS

Duffy admitted acting “immaturely” but insisted he would not use such language as he’s “not 12 years old”.

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Lennon reacted furiously after ‘Ton attacker Kudus Oyenuga lunged in on Jordon Forster by the touchline.

Players and officials from both sides became involved in a melee, which ended with Oyenuga and Hibs skipper Darren McGregor red carded, and both managers sent to the stand.

Lennon later claimed that Duffy had asked for a “square go” during the bust up, which the Morton boss has now denied through a statement on the Greenock club’s official website.

It read: “Firstly, I would like to say that I watched the footage on television last night and, from my point of view, I was embarrassed when I saw my reaction.

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“I am not going to get involved in a public debate with the Hibs manager, but what I would state is that I categorically, 100 per cent did not ask for a ‘square go’ or use anything even remotely like that term.

“Yes, I acted immaturely – but I’m not 12 years old.”