Bonner and Stewart think it is time to go for Celtic boss Lennon

He was not in attendance on Monday night but the pressure has grown on Neil Lennon after Celtic suffered another blow to their dangling title hopes, with a 1-1 draw against Hibernian – and both Pat Bonner and Michael Stewart think it is time to go.

Celtic went into Monday night’s match at Parkhead after being heavily criticised for travelling to Dubai – a decision which has forced 14 players to self-isolate after Christopher Jullien tested positive. Lennon and assistant John Kennedy, included.

It mean Gavin Strachan took the reigns on Monday and it looked as if a much-weakened Celtic might have just nabbed all three points when David Turnbull curled the ball into the top corner from a free-kick. But Kevin Nisbet equalised in injury time.

It sees Celtic miss the chance to close the gap between themselves and Rangers, which has now stretched to 21 points. 10 in a row looks over, as does Lennon’s future at the club – at least according to both Bonner and Stewart on BBC Live.

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Stewart said: “I don’t see Neil Lennon being the manager at Celtic next season. That’s just my gut feeling. It’s only a matter of time before a change is made, and it’ll be when they feel they have the right person to move it forward.”

Bonner added: “They’ve got to make some big decisions now. I think all chairman and all boards – even if you’re doing well – will be looking to the future. If they are, they’ve got to get the new person in soon.”

TBR’s view – It is time for Lennon to go, and the board must decide now

Celtic’s season has one controversy to the next and the decision to go to Dubai was a ridiculous one. Not only has it increased the spotlight on an underperforming team, but it has also backfired with half the team missing.

Even if that was not Lennon’s decision – although he is likely to have had some say in it – the only way in which the tide is going to turn is if Lennon is replaced. His spell at Celtic is beginning to grow stale, and Celtic need a change to save themselves.

We are not just talking about 10 in a row, but next season’s Scottish Premiership title, too. Celtic need to get a move on and bring in a replacement – and hope it is the right one.

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Pat Bonner and Michael Stewart deliver damning verdicts on Celtic manager Neil Lennon

TBR’s view – It is time for Lennon to go, and the board must decide now

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Pat Bonner and Michael Stewart deliver damning verdicts on Celtic manager Neil Lennon