Lennon reveals striker wish list
Even before Gary Hooper had been sold the Celtic boss was looking to bring in a striker despite signing Amido Balde from Vitoria Guimaraes.
For three seasons the partnership of Hooper and Anthony Stokes has delivered the goals as Celtic plundered the trophies with Stokes scoring both in the 2-1 win over Ross County today.
Lennon will return to the transfer market after the midweek clash with Elfsborg but knows exactly what he is after in a striker.
He said: “I’m looking for someone who can lead the line, hold play up, bring people in, but ultimately score the goals that really matter, somebody who has a real weight of goals.
“We have been notorious over the years for having good strikers so we’re trying to find another one.”
Stokes could have had a hat-trick today but was denied a clear scoring opportunity when he chopped in the penalty box by Brian McLean.
Incredibly Willie Collum, who once gave a penalty with his back to play, failed to award Celtic a penalty late in the second half with the scores level.
Collum had an exchange with Lennon on the touchline shortly after the incident with the hoops boss standing his ground after the match.
Asked about the incident Lennon said: “It’s a clear penalty, it’s in his back. The view the referee has is perfect so we’re a bit miffed with that one.”
Celtic’s Champions League opponents Elfsborg lost 2-1 away to AIK Stockholm.