Neil Lennon admits there’s a world of difference between his Celtic teams and Ange Postecoglou’s current crop, who are much quicker than the squad Lennon managed.
The Aussie was Lennon’s permanent successor at Parkhead after the Northern Irishman left in February 2021 as the Hoops’ 10-In-A-Row dream collapsed with Steven Gerrard leading an unbeaten Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in a decade. No. 2 John Kennedy stepped into the void until the end of the season before Postecoglou landed the gig, although only after a protracted and ultimately unsuccessful pursuit of Edie Howe.
However, a Premiership and League Cup double in his first season meant Celtic fans weren’t left wondering what might have been as they fully embraced Angeball under the popular Greek-born coach. His playing style is proving difficult to live with as Celtic go into Monday’s derby clash against Rangers at Ibrox nine points clear of their bitter rivals and intent on making that 12.
