Lennon: Old Bhoy Strach inspired Celtic win

NEIL LENNON revealed a chat with former Celtic boss Gordon Strachan confirmed his inspired decision to play two-goal hero Georgios Samaras in the lone striker’s role at Ibrox.

The Greek international striker vindicated his selection by scoring a double to take the Hoops four points clear of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, although the Light Blues have two games in hand.

Samaras, not always a favourite of Lennon or the Celtic supporters, capped an impressive afternoon by opening the scoring in the 61st minute and then clinching the three points from the spot after he had been felled in the box by Ibrox defender Madjid Bougherra.