Scott Brown crowned Celtic boss in the making by Neil Lennon as Rodgers reunion 'chatter' receives 'his own man' kibosh

Neil Lennon reckons Scott Brown has the ambition – and potential – to be a future Celtic boss as he says he’s been hugely impressed how well the Hoops hero as adapted to management.

The trophy-laden former Celtic captain took over Fleetwood Town last summer to cut his teeth as a head coach with former Hibs mate and Rangers rival Steven Whittaker as his assistant and led them to a respectable 13th place finish in League One. Two-time Celtic boss Lennon says he’s not surprised how well he has done and reckons he has the drive to go to the very top.

Speaking to www.safebettingsites.com Lennon said: “I heard some chatter about Scott going back to Celtic to work with Brendan Rodgers but he’s definitely better off being his own man. When you’re a young coach you’re never quite sure when you’re ready. The opportunity came for him, he took it and he’s handled it really well.

"He’s a leader and I think he’s enjoying being in charge. What he’s trying to do is work his way up the food chain of football and he has made a very good start. I’m sure he would love to be Celtic manager one day – and why not? He was a great player at the club and he’s very well thought of around the club and within it. That might be a target for him. I haven’t really spoken with him about that but knowing him he will want to achieve as much as he can as a manager.

“I have been very impressed with what Scott has done at Fleetwood. It’s a big jump to go straight into League One – especially as he never played in England so he won’t have known the division that well. He’s definitely improved Fleetwood and he had a good cup run too. They were never in any danger of dropping into relegation area – somewhere they had been in the previous couple of seasons.”