Derek McInnes’s Aberdeen will face Scottish Premiership champions Celtic as Neil Lennon looks to guide the Hoops to the cup final.
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes believes Celtic are a more direct side since Neil Lennon returned to the club in February, while speaking to the Daily Record.
The Hoops were renowned for their patient, possession heavy style during Brendan Rodgers’ trophy laden two-and-a-half year reign at Parkhead.
While this approach obviously proved successful, the downside was that the Hoops often looked a little predictable with a plodding approach leaving plenty of supporters frustrated.
In contrast, however, Celtic have gone back to the basics since Rodgers left for Leicester, Lennon introducing a more fast-paced approach after he was appointed on an interim basis two months ago.
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi final between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden Park, McInnes believes the league leaders are a slightly different proposition these days.
“I think you can maybe see little differences, probably more in the personalities of both managers,” said the former West Brom captain.
“Brendan’s team were far-more controlled, deliberate with their work, controlling games and more patient.
“Neil’s team are bit more: Here I am, right in your face and like to show you what they’ve got. I think that’s natural.”
It remains to be seen whether Lennon will be handed the job on a full-time basis but he has certainly aced his audition so far.
Celtic are on the verge of an eighth successive Scottish Premiership title and they are potentially 90 minutes away from another cup final.
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