Celtic manager Neil Lennon praises young midfielder Tom Rogic Tom Rogic was singled out for praise by Celtic manager Neil Lennon. CELTIC manager Neil Lennon has singled out Australian import Tom Rogic for praise, despite the champion Scottish side's 3-1 loss to Motherwell at Fir Park yesterday. With their second consecutive Scottish title already wrapped up, Lennon took the chance to blood young talent. Overall, Lennon believed his squad players failed to take their chance to shine, however, the exception in his eyes was 20-year-old Rogic. Lennon was impressed by the January signing from Central Coast Mariners after Rogic made a rare start. He was hopeful there would be more to come from the midfielder. It would have done Rogic the world of good today. I thought he was excellent first half, though he faded a little bit latterly," Lennon said. I think he's a bit short in terms of fitness levels which is understandable but once he gets a good pre-season under his belt he should be good to go next year. Celtic seemed to be coping well with the six personnel changes when they took a 40th-minute lead through Gary Hooper. However, Motherwell were level just before the break when Henrik Ojamaa rifled a low shot beyond Fraser Forster. The Estonian striker then earned his side a 50th-minute penalty which Michael Higdon smashed past the keeper. A bizarre own goal moved Motherwell further in front five minutes later when Hoops defender Mikel Lustig's header hit the back of Forster after rebounding off the post. Celtic face Hibernian in next month's Scottish Cup final but Lennon said he hadn't seen anything from his fringe players that would see them grab a place in his plans.