Celtic: Neil Lennon set to return to replace Brendan Rodgers
By Chris McLaughlin
BBC Scotland sports news correspondent
- From the section Celtic
Neil Lennon is set to return as Celtic boss until the end of the season if, as expected, they confirm the departure of Brendan Rodgers to Leicester City.
The Northern Irishman left Hibernian in controversial fashion last month but would make a swift return to the club he led to three titles from 2011.
Lennon, 47, also won two Scottish Cups during four years at Celtic Park.
He is due to hold further talks with the club and could be appointed later on Tuesday.
His first game in charge will be Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final against Hibs at Easter Road.
'Lennon in talks with Celtic' - analysis
BBC Sport Scotland's Kenny Macintyre
Lennon is believed to have been in contact with the Celtic hierarchy, but there remains contractual issues around his departure from Hibs.
These are likely to be resolved, though, and should not prove any impediment to him returning to the Scottish Premiership leaders until the end of the campaign.
Lennon is a popular figure among Celtic fans, and his return would likely be welcomed by plenty. Whether it salves the pain of Rodgers leaving three titles short of completing 10-in-a-row, though, remains to be seen.
