Lennon expecting more drama

30 April 2011 14:30
Celtic boss Neil Lennon is looking forward to another enthralling match against Dundee United when the Taysiders visit Celtic Park on Sunday The Hoops have won two of the previous three Clydesdale Bank Premier League encounters between the sides this season and all have produced excitement and drama. In October a late Gary Hooper strike at Tannadice gave Celtic the points in a game best remembered for referee Dougie McDonald awarding the visitors a penalty after United goalkeeper Dusan Pernis had clashed with Hooper, then controversially changing his mind after consulting assistant Steven Craven. In November, Sean Dillon's dramatic equaliser in the third minute of added time gave United a point at Parkhead and in February the Hoops won 3-1 after an hectic game at Tannadice. "I think it will be a tough game but I think it will be open," Lennon said. "Dundee United will have a go and play with a bit of freedom, and if previous encounters are anything to go by it should be an exciting game. "Peter (Houston, the United manager) has done a great job there, he has turned the team around. They are flexible with their formation, they have good pace in the team and he has brought in some good young players allied to the players he already had there."

Source: PA