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More respect and a belief in his system are part of Neil Lennon's evolution at Celtic

'TIME flies," mused Neil Lennon yesterday.

Lennon leads training at Lennoxtown, but is absent earlier in the week: Picture: SNS
Lennon leads training at Lennoxtown, but is absent earlier in the week: Picture: SNS

He could have added "when you're having fun". Lennon had been unaware until yesterday that this afternoon marks his 100th game in charge of Celtic, but it arrives with both him and his team in good shape. A domestic treble still remains a possibility, the injury list that reduced his options earlier in the season has shrunk dramatically, and there is little of the turbulence that intruded on his personal life last season. Things could scarcely be better.