Celtic boss Neil Lennon makes subtle Rangers dig after 4-1 Hamilton win
Celtic boss Neil Lennon aimed a subtle dig at league rivals Rangers, after the Hoops went seven points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table following a 4-1 win over Hamilton Academical.
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Celtic manager Neil Lennon said he was “delighted” with his team after they beat Hamilton Academical 4-1 away from home. The Hoops boss admitted that the victory was more important after rivals Rangers dropped more points on Saturday.
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With just 10 men for the remaining 56 minutes of the match, Celtic managed to eventually gain the lead, followed by a late flurry of goals.
“I’m delighted with the result, it was a huge three points,” said Lennon.
“Hamilton set up really and were well organised. To lose a goal from a set play in the first half was disappointing, but the reaction was very good.
“I don’t know how Odsonne does it, he got his free-kick up and over the wall brilliantly. We then wanted more tempo in the second half.
Celtic news: Lennon's side went seven points clear in the Scottish Premiership (Image: GETTY Images)
“We had to wait a while for the second goal, but once we got that, I knew we could get a few more. The momentum we’ve built before the turn of the year has been fantastic.
“I think we’ve had a really good season so far. I’m really proud of the players, and I can’t ask any more from them at the moment.”
The Hoops have won their last four league matches, conceding just two goals.
Their last defeat came at the hands of Rangers, who won 2-1 at Celtic Park in December.