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Celtic need a bigger manager than Neil Lennon to combat the threat of "winner" Steven Gerrard.

That’s the view of Match of the Day pundit Garth Crooks, who cast his eye north to review the season in Scotland.

Celtic clinched the title on Saturday with a 3-0 win over Aberdeen that puts them 12 points clear of their city rivals.

Lennon’s side now stand just 90 minutes away from the treble Treble and will make history if they see off Hearts in the Scottish Cup Final later this month.

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For Rangers, though, it’s another trophyless season but former Tottenham striker Crooks feels that will change next season if Celtic appoint Lennon as their next permanent manager.

He insists Gerrard is a born winner and will stop at nothing to deliver Rangers the title they and their fans crave.

The 61-year-old said: "Rangers are breathing down their necks.

"Celtic need to make sure they have someone at the helm who can take them forward and keep Rangers where they want Rangers to be.

"It’s not an easy task. Steven Gerrard is a winner. I’ve seen him at England, I’ve seen him at Liverpool.

"That kid wants to be successful and he will be. At Celtic, they need someone who can compete with that man in every sense.

"And I think, the bigger the club, the bigger the personality at the top of the job.

"Neil has had his time there and it’s time to move it on."

Rangers can cut the gap to nine points with a win over Hibs on Sunday at Ibrox before facing Celtic in Govan next weekend.