Double-header due to hernia surgery
just a case of us just using him for Celtic. He does require the surgery. We are just trying to hold off on it as long as possible but it might get to the point where he can’t go on and he misses the cup final.
“We really don’t know yet and are taking it week by week. He saw the specialist last week and got cleared of anything longer term but he’s in a lot of pain. It’s something he can manage but it’s not ideal. But he wants to train and play just now and help get us over the line in the league.”
Celtic, who need one point from their three remaining Premiership fixtures to clinch an eighth successive title, have also confirmed the triggering of a one-year option on Scott Sinclair’s contract.
The 30-year-old, who has scored 60 goals in 156 games since joining from Aston Villa for £3 million in 2016, had been linked with a summer move to Middlesbrough.
“We’ve got Scott in the building for another year, which is great,” said Lennon. “He’s a good player who has made a big contribution this season. He’s got a lot of experience and it’s good to have these players around.” The funeral of legendary Celtic captain Billy Mcneill will be screened live at Celtic Park for fans unable to attend the service, his family has confirmed.
Mcneill died last month at the age of 79. He had been diagnosed with dementia in 2017. His family issued a statement on Celtic’s club website, thanking fans for the “kind messages”, adding: “They have cheered us up tremendously at this difficult time. The love and affection shown towards our father is nothing short of amazing and is something we will never forget.”
Mcneill’s relatives praised the celebration of their father’s life before Celtic’s 1-0 win over Kilmarnock, in which defender Jozo Simunovic, wearing the No 5 shirt, scored in the 67th minute.
“The displays and tributes