Lennon could count on me - McNeill

illy McNeill has revealed he is ready to be Neil Lennon's Celtic mentor should the caretaker boss land the job on a permanent basis. Interim boss Lennon is expected to discover in little over a week whether he is being appointed on a long-term contract.The 38-year-old, who has no previous managerial experience, revealed at a meeting with supporters on Thursday night he would welcome an "older head" to bounce ideas off at Parkhead.Two-time boss and European Cup-winning captain McNeill, who currently works as an official ambassador for the club, has thrown his hat into the ring, telling the Scottish Sun: "I'll always be prepared to do whatever I can for Celtic. If Neil ever felt I could be of assistance to him then he need only give me a call."I know what it takes to be an Old Firm manager and the pitfalls that go with the job. I think it could be a good thing for Neil to have someone around to learn from. But I'd never get in his way."If Lennon does get the job, there are reports that he and interim assistant Johan Mjallby will be joined in the coaching set-up by former team-mate Alan Thompson.McNeill added: "Some will immediately say they are too inexperienced and I can understand that concern. But how else are they meant to gain what they supposedly lack?"It was the same for me when I became manager at Clyde and Aberdeen. But I was positive in what I wanted to do and wasn't afraid to stick to my beliefs."I would be surprised if Neil didn't get the job."Meanwhile, Slaven Bilic has revealed he would walk to Glasgow for an interview at Celtic or Rangers, once his time in charge of Croatia is up.Bilic, who was among the favourites for the Parkhead vacancy when Tony Mowbray lost his job in March, insists he is not ready to walk out on his country just yet.But he added: "To manage one of the Old Firm would be a big honour and big responsibility."If I had an invite from Celtic or Rangers to go for an interview to become their manager? I would walk to Glasgow."

Source: Team_Talk