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If one considers who can possibly replace Lennon, in a preferably seamless transition, then it becomes clear there are indeed not many options available! Gordon Strachan was a real possibility but wee Goggsy disnae want the hassle in this particular position, not at his age. Remember he was similarly threatened by certain Hoops fans after a certain 1-0 defeat v M'well a good number of years ago when Rangers secured the top position and looked likely to win the title. Goggsy won the next seven fixtures and won the league title!! Steve Clarke was another possibility but not interested and also no experience in such a high-pressure position of management. Also who wants to be known as the Celtic manager who lost "10-in-a-row" anyway much like the Rangers' position in having a manager who didn't stop 10-in-a-row - the thugs would terrorise that individual after the event!! It is a curious position that Celtic find themselves in and even the revered Brendan Rodgers, a master tactician and top manager who found Scot footie to be a "bit of a dawdle" for years but eventually needed a bigger challenge together with a higher standard of footie, would find this particular scenario to be a "hard call".