Frank Lampard 5/1 . Celtic next manager hunt RECAP: Look back as the hunt for Neil Lennon's successor begins. Assistant manager John Kennedy was the odds-on favourite for the role on Wednesday morning, but Howe has been backed into 9/4 from 8/1 with Sky Bet to land the job. Celtic next manager: Big names linked with job including David Wagner, Martinez and Dan Petrescu to replace Neil Lennon Next permanent Celtic manager odds *Odds according to Betfair Enzo Maresca 13/5. Next Celtic manager odds as Chelsea legend joins early three-horse race Early this morning, the news broke that Neil Lennon had tendered his resignation at Celtic… Next Celtic manager … John Kennedy 9/2 . Celtic will not appoint John Kennedy as the next permanent manager of the club, according to Frank McAvennie. Sean Dyche 4/1 . John Kennedy It has long been thought that the former Celtic defender is a future Celtic manager. The former Celtic striker spoke to Football Insider and claimed there is “not a chance” of Kennedy succeeding Neil Lennon at Parkhead as he is not experienced enough. Eddie Howe 10/3 . Celtic next manager: Gheorghe Hagi releases statement over Neil Lennon replacement claims Reports in Romania claimed the former Real Madrid and Barcelona star was in talks with Celtic … After Neil Lennon's resignation the hunt is on to find … Celtic next manager: Roberto Martinez among three 'in the frame' after Neil Lennon quits Scottish giants Celtic have started their search for a new manager following Neil Lennon's resignation. JOHN KENNEDY has edged out ex-Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe in a public poll to become next Celtic manager. Celtic are searching for their next manager following the resignation of Neil Lennon. John Kennedy (Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images). Now a pundit, Keane, 49, declared an approach by Celtic “failed to rock my boat” in 2014. It has long been thought that the former Celtic defender is a future Celtic manager. Steve Clarke 5/1 . With Celtic seemingly in no rush to appoint a new manager in the immediate aftermath of Neil Lennon’s resignation, there’s plenty of speculation as to who they will select as their next incumbent. Neil Lenno… Next in? The search is on for Celtic's next manager after Neil Lennon left the job on Wednesday morning. Paul Lambert 4/1 . SunSport asked readers who should become the next permanent gaffer of the Hoops. The 37 …