Lennon wants 'older head'

NEIL LENNON has admitted he may need an "older head to bounce ideas off" if he is appointed Celtic boss on a permanent basis.

Caretaker Lennon remains the favourite to land the job, with chief executive Peter Lawwell telling a meeting with supporters last night he hoped to make an announcement about the club's new manager within "the next week or two". Lennon's lack of coaching experience might count against him but the 38-year-old would be more than happy to be assisted by a mentor figure.

He told the meeting of 500 fans convened by the Celtic Trust at Parkhead's Kerrydale Suite: "If I do get the job, maybe I would like an older head to bounce ideas off.

"It is a possibility if the outcome is positive."