Celtic are celebrating a trio of awards after manager Neil Lennon, striker Gary Hooper and midfielder James Forrest were named Clydesdale Bank Premier League Manager, Player and Young Player of the Month for November, respectively.

An impressive month for the club saw Celtic win all four of their Clydesdale Bank Premier League games and close the gap on rivals Rangers to four points at the top of the league.  Neil Lennon’s side began the month with two tough away trips to Motherwell and Inverness C.T. which they came through with a spirited 2-1 win at Motherwell and an exciting 2-0 victory in the Highlands. Celtic then overcame Dunfermline Athletic in a 2-1 win at Celtic Park before rounding off the month in style with a 5-0 win over St Mirren.  Lennon will be hoping his side can continue this form as he aims to secure his first Clydesdale Bank Premier League title as manager of the club.

Hooper was instrumental in his side’s performances throughout the month.  He scored a late winner in his side’s 2-1 win over Motherwell which he followed up with the opener as Celtic saw off Dunfermline.  Hooper then finished off the month in style with a hat trick in Celtic’s comprehensive win over St Mirren.  It was Hooper’s clinical finishing and all round build up play that led the panel to vote him as their Clydesdale Bank Premier League Player of the Month.

James Forrest was also on top form for Celtic in November.  His pace and drive caused panic in opposition defences and helped create several goals for his side.  Forrest also netted the pivotal goal in his side’s 2-1 win over Dunfermline, but it was his energetic and spirited displays that led the voting panel to pick him out as Clydesdale Bank Premier League Young Player of the Month.

By cbfootball.co.uk   Last updated: 09 December 2011