Celtic manager latest: Odds tumble on ex-Everton boss as Neil Lennon prepares for Ross County clash

Former Everton and Hull City boss Marco Silva has been instilled as the second-favourite to replace Neil Lennon at Celtic, according to the bookmakers.

Howe is odds-on favourite to become the next Celtic boss if Neil Lennon was to be sacked. Not far behind in the betting shortlist is ex-Everton manager Marco Silva at 3/1. Ex-Hoops boss Gordon Strachan and Hibs’ Jack Ross also feature. (Betfair)

The Portuguese coach has been out of management since leaving Goodison Park in 2019 and is a new name in the Betfair odds list for the next man to fill the Parkhead hotseat.

Silva sits at 3/1, behind ex-Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe whose status as front-runner has been strengthened with him gaining odds-on status at 5/6.

Odds have lengthened on Gordon Strachan (from 5/1 to 7/1) and Steve Clarke (6/1 to 9/1) from last week, but Hibs boss Jack Ross has risen into fourth from a 12/1 outsider to 17/2.

Meanwhile, it’s business as usual at Celtic despite the pressure increasing on manager Neil Lennon after Thursday’s second consecutive 4-1 Europa League defeat to Sparta Prague.

The Northern Irishman is expected to remain in the dugout for the time being. Celtic host Ross County in the Betfred Cup this coming Sunday.

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