Celtic star is enjoying life under Neil Lennon.
Jonny Hayes has had a successful run of late for Celtic under Neil Lennon.
The versatile star has worked his way back into favour after a disappointing injury hit first season at Celtic.
He is glad to be trusted by interim boss Lennon and has told the Evening Times that he has a lot of respect for the Northern Irishman.
Hayes said he referred to Lennon as ‘gaffer’ even before their paths crossed at Celtic.
He explained: “He’s someone who’s been involved with Scottish football for a long time and his personality means that he commands respect – even before I signed for Celtic, any time I met him I had to call him ‘gaffer’.
“We’ve always got on well and the way he wants his teams to play suits me. He’s been happy with what he’s seen from me at training.”
Lennon has managed the situation superbly since replacing Brendan Rodgers and remains unbeaten.
Celtic’s Scottish Cup semi-final win over Aberdeen leaves them as favourites to beat Hearts in the final, while wrapping up the league now appears a formality.
It’s good that Hayes has had practice at calling Lennon ‘gaffer’ because it appears to he will have to do so for a lot longer if Celtic keep on winning.
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