'Everything in Celtic's favour' for title decider, says Lennon
Former Parkhead manager Neil Lennon thinks "everything is in Celtic's favour" heading into Saturday's title decider at home to Hearts. Kelechi Iheanacho converted a controversial injury-time spot-kick at Fir Park on Wednesday night to secure a vital three points and boost Celtic's hopes of a fifth straight title. Currently one point behind the long-time leaders, Celtic will be crowned champions with victory, while Hearts only need a draw.
And ex-skipper Lennon, who won 10 trophies across two spells as Celtic boss, thinks the atmosphere in Glasgow's east end could overwhelm Derek McInnes' side on Saturday. "I've played at Celtic Park with 60,000 fans at fever pitch," he told BBC Radio 5 Live. "It raises your game 10, 15, 20 per cent.
I think it's going to be so difficult for Hearts to come and get a result. All the momentum and everything is in Celtic's favour now. " It's been a turbulent campaign for Celtic who have been dragged back into the title race by interim boss Martin O'Neill.
They've scored 10 goals beyond the 90th minute this season, six of which have been winners. "They've dug out result after result all season," Lennon added. "I don't know how many last-minute winners they've had.
People say it's luck. It's not luck, they just manage to keep going. "They've not been brilliant by any means, Hearts have.