Celtic fixture reshuffle as Hibs clash moved to unusual midweek slot after 'club request'

Rangers aren't far off their highest-ever place in the table - 42nd - which was posted shortly before the 2008 UEFA Cup final against Zenit St Petersburg. And they have climbed almost 200 places since the arrival of Steven Gerrard in summer 2018.

St Johnstone winger Michael O'Halloran injured on Sunday. The veteran midfielder made contact with the star on the hip with a challenge - leaving stud marks on the ex- Rangers man.

Jermain Defoe marked his 800th senior appearance with the 302nd goal of his stellar career at Dingwall on Sunday. And with despair as a couple of hours later Neil Lennon was pushed ever closer to the Parkhead exit door with a draw against St Johnstone that once again saw fans demanding he be sacked.

Celtic’s season around and save the quest for 10 In A Row.The under-fire boss will stay in charge until the New Year Old Firm game at Ibrox despite the clamour for him to be sacked following Sunday’s 1-1 draw at home to St Johnstone.Lennon’s progress will be reviewed after the season-defining fixture in Govan on January 2.The Nine In A Row champions came out in strong defence of their manager on Monday with a tea-time statement confirming he will lead his side into the Scottish Cup final on December 20 and the Old Firm clash.Now after Thursday night’s meaningless Europa League match against Lille is put to bed, Parkhead supremo Dermot Desmond hopes Lennon can then salvage the club’s domestic campaign.The statement read: “In light of the

St Johnstone. The club have released a statement providing the beleaguered boss with further backing despite a dismal run of two wins from 12 games.

Neil Lennon, fans once again took to the surroundings of the stadium to voice their displeasure.

Dermot Desmond will be weighing up a "dramatic gesture" to save his team's season.Neil Lennon is under mounting pressure after Sunday's wretched 1-1 draw with St Johnstone leaves the Hoops 13 points adrift of rivals Rangers.Their Ten In A Row hopes hang by a thread with Celtic fans venting their frustrations after recent matches and on social media.But Keevins believes the Desmond's track record for A-list appointments is worth remembering now with Lennon fighting to turn things around after two wins in 12 games.And the columnist believes Dave King's latest Rangers boasts will also be on the 70-year-old's agenda.Speaking on Clyde 1's superscoreboard, he said: "The important thing for me is Dermot Desmond's reaction."In the years that Dermot

Neil Lennon is on the brink but it's not just him who is coming in for criticism. Largest shareholder Dermot Desmond and chief executive Peter Lawwell are also in the firing line, with supporters protesting the running of their club as 10 In A Row slips away.

Fraser Forster in January, it's reported, despite a summer knockback from the goalkeeper. The England international returned to Parkhead on loan last season and was instrumental in securing a domestic treble.Forster also impressed with his performances in Europe, with his flying save from Lazio's Marco Parolo immediately entering fan folklore.

Neil Lennon has delivered a frank "so be it" verdict when asked about his future at the club, admitting he could pay for bad results with his job. The 1-1 draw with St Johnstone on Sunday means Rangers sit 13-points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership with two games in hand.

Kenny Dalglish believes "attitude and desire" could be more important to turning things around than pure ability. Manager Neil Lennon is hanging by a thread after a meek draw with St Johnstone extended their miserable run of form to just two wins in 12 games.

Celtic ended their sorry run of three consecutive defeats against St Johnstone but the wretched 1-1 Premiership draw will do little to convince fans that Neil Lennon is the man to turn things around. That's no wins in five, out of Europe and 13 points behind resurgent Rangers - even the embattled Irishman admitted he could see why supporters are so angry.

Kris Commons believes Celtic's recent recruitment record is a major reason why they are 13 points behind Rangers. Neil Lennon 's side are on the ropes and Sunday's 1-1 draw with St Johnstone leaves them facing a monumental battle to rescue their fading Ten In A Row dreams.

Celtic had in mind. Crash barriers rather than party hats.

Celtic Park tonight.The pair were detained in connection with disorder offences as Celtic fans gathered to vent their frustrations at the board and manager Neil Lennon.Dozens of supporters headed to Parkhead following their side's 1-1 draw with St Johnstone, leaving Lennon's side with just 2 wins from their last 12 games.Video footage showed fans shouting expletives and calling for the manager and board to be sacked.Some fans could be chasing the team bus down as it left the ground in the east end of the city.A Police Scotland spokesperson told the Daily Record: "Two men have been arrested in connection with disorder offences outside Celtic FC stadium in Glasgow"The Scottish Government regulations are quite clear that these types of protest

Celtic manager clearing his desk. Lennon is determined to fight on though.

Neil Lennon's side rescued a point against St Johnstone today in the 1-1 draw and failed to close the gap on Rangers at the top of the table. With the Hoops trailing their Glasgow rivals by 13 points with only two wins in their last 12 games fans took to the streets for the second consecutive week outside Celtic Park.

Celtic's players and manager after they departed Parkhead following Sunday's 1-1 draw with St Johnstone. Planned protests outside the stadium following the latest poor result were kept in check thanks to a heavy police presence and a ring of steel mounted on the Celtic Way.

Virgil van Dijk bit him when they played against each other. And he feels the mentality of the current Parkhead defence is miles off what it used to be after their 10 In A Row quest was given another jolt in a shock draw at home to St Johnstone.Chris Kane looked to have Saints on the road to victory with a strike 11 minutes from time but Mohamed Elyounoussi came off the bench to steal a point.

Michael Stewart insists a "toxic combination" has developed at Celtic and derailed their season.The Hoops floundered to another bad result in a 1-1 Premiership draw with St Johnstone, extending the current barren run to two wins from 12 games.That was triggered by a derby day defeat to Rangers back in October and Stewart believes that loss has "decimated" the mentality of Neil Lennon's players.And he reckons the current team's inability to break down solid defensive units like St Johnstone's, plus growing defensive frailties, has left Celtic fighting a losing battle.Stewart said on BBC's Sportscene: "I remember before the Rangers game, Neil Lennon spoke about how the result wouldn't determine the league but it would have a psychological

Neil Lennon admits Celtic’s title hopes are hanging by a thread – along with his managerial reign. The pressure is piling on the Hoops boss after  1-1 draw with St Johnstone  saw them slip 13 points behind rivals Rangers.