SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP LENNY COPS FLAK

Police probe goal celebration

NEIL LENNON is on collision course with the SFA and police over his Ibrox goal celebration.

Police Scotland have launched a probe into the conduct of the Hibs boss after around 30 Rangers fans lodged complaints.

It’s understood senior officials also spoke with referee John Beaton at halftime of the powderkeg weekend fixture about the conduct of the Hibs bench. Rangers fans had taunted the Celtic icon with cries of ‘Neil Lennon, you’re a w ****** ’ but he had the last laugh when his side won 3-2 to move joint top of the table. The reaction of Lennon to Simon Murray’s first half equaliser so incensed the home support many of them reported him for his conduct to police officers in the main stand.

Lennon turned to the fans and cupped his hands to his ears but it was his alleged ‘up yours’ gesture with his pumped fist that sent them over the top. At least one object was thrown at Lennon, believed to be a lighter.

The incident has been mentioned in the match report of SPFL delegate Tim Love and SFA compliance officer Tony Mcglennan could also now act.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: “Complaints have been received and our enquiries are continuing.”

Lennon strongly denied any wrongdoing after the game, which also saw Ryan Jack sent off for a headbutt incident with Anthony Stokes that Rangers say they will appeal.

Lennon said: “You are looking for things that aren’t there. I didn’t make a gesture, I celebrated a goal. If they are unhappy with that they can see me but I shouldn’t get into trouble for that.”

Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha was unhappy with the behaviour of his rival and said: “I listened to the other manager speaking to the fourth official. That allows me to go the same way if I want but I don’t have the same principles, education or point of view.”

we’ll look to put that right in training next week. “This is just one defeat and hopefully we can nip in the bud and won’t have too many more. “It’s still early days in terms of the season. We may have lost to Hibs and gone down to 10 men but up...

EAR WE GO Lennon gestures to Rangers fans after Simon Murray made it 1-1 on Saturday