The Northern Irishman, who was in the dugout for his side’s last-gasp win over Hearts at Tynecastle last night, has also been priced at 4/1 to be at the helm when Celtic win a tenth successive league title by Scottish Cup title sponsor William Hill.

Steve Clarke is the nearest challenger, priced at 9/2 - but the Kilmarnock boss has already distanced himself from the job.

“Neil Lennon looked a very happy man on Wednesday night, and we would not be surprised if he returns full-time,” said William Hill spokesman Rupert Adams.

Neil Lennon, Steve Clarke, David Moyes and David Wagner have all been linked with the job on a permanent basis. Pictures: SNS Group/Getty Images

Although Lennon has been appointed on an interim basis until the end of the season, if he impresses he could be offered the job on a more permanent basis.

Former Everton, Manchester United and West Ham boss David Moyes (6/1), ex-Huddersfield head coach David Wagner (9/1) and ex-Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov (16/1) are also quoted for the job.

Roberto Martinez and Paul Lambert are both on 20/1 while ex-Rangers, Everton and Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta is at 25/1 along with Sam Allardyce.

Former Hoops boss Gordon Strachan is priced at 33/1 along with former Manchester United and Celtic midfielder Roy Keane.

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