HIBERNIAN boss Neil Lennon has admitted his surprise of the turmoil surrounding Rangers following their latest setback.
The Ibrox club, and much of Scottish football, were stunned when Derek McInnes turned down the opportunity to take the vacant manager’s position, instead choosing to remain at Aberdeen.
“It’s a sign of the times,” he said. “Five or 10 years ago, people would have snapped your hand off to be Rangers manager.
“It’s difficult for me to comment because I don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes. I was surprised Derek turned it down but there were obviously personal and other reasons for not taking the job.
“It is a bit peculiar that a club of that stature, it’s taken them so long to find a manager, but they will feel it’s important that it’s not just a short-term fix.”
Lennon’s Hibs host Raners at Easter Road tonight.
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