Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon insists Michael Beale's Rangers career could suffer a major bodyblow if they crash out of the Scottish Cup.
However, Lennon reckons "inspiration" could emerge from the Londoner's "desperation" to win a trophy during his first season in the Ibrox hot seat. The semi-final showdown offers Beale's last chance at silverware this season having already lost out on the Viaplay Cup final to Celtic, while Ange Postecoglou's men boast a massive 13 point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
The Northern Irishman reckons Rangers could be carrying a hangover into the clash at Hampden after slipping up in their last league outing before the semi-final to Aberdeen, and he reckons Beale's tenure may not survive another major knock. Speaking about Celtic v Rangers odds, Lennon said: "'The Aberdeen defeat will be very damaging going into Sunday's game. The fallout from any defeat in Glasgow lasts for a few days and there's a lot of analysis, a lot of criticism, a lot of singling out, a lot of blame.
