NEIL Lennon is ready to make immediate changes to the Celtic side which created a Scottish Premier League record with their 9-0 thrashing of Aberdeen at Parkhead on Saturday.
The Hoops, inspired by hat-trick heroes Gary Hooper and Republic of Ireland striker Anthony Stokes, ran riot against Aberdeen, who left the east end of Glasgow thankful that they had not been subject to a double-figure defeat.
Rangers’ 3-1 win at St Mirren yesterday took them back top of the table by a point but Celtic manager Lennon was more concerned about his side’s match against Hearts at Tynecastle on Wednesday night – and he hinted that he will rejig his starting line-up.
“We have a big week coming up, Hearts away and St Mirren away, Lennon said. “So there will be no room complacency. It is a totally different scenario on Wednesday.
“We will enjoy Saturday but we will start concentrating on Hearts. There will possibly be a few changes to the team, believe it or not, but we will talk about that over the next couple of days.”
Aberdeen captain Paul Hartley and Celtic defender Thomas Rogne were sent as Celtic stormed into a 4-0 interval lead with doubles from Hooper and Stokes, the Dubliner netting two penalties.
The points were secured but Celtic were hungry for more goals and there was no surprise when Hooper and Stokes each grabbed a third.
A strike from Joe Ledley, an own goal by Aberdeen’s Josh Magennis and a late penalty from Paddy McCourt left the Dons licking their wounds from a club record defeat.
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