Looking to life without Gers

Celtic manager Neil Lennon admits he will miss the Old Firm rivalry following the loss of Rangers from the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Lennon also urged fans to rally behind the club as he admitted there would be a financial impact from the absence of the Ibrox club from the SPL, although his budget is not immediately affected.

Celtic were among 10 clubs who voted against the Ibrox newco’s application to join the SPL, which now faces a definite financial shortfall and huge uncertainty should Rangers be relaunched in the Third Division.