Neil Lennon takes first Celtic training session alongside new coach Damien Duff as he tries to build on Hearts win in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals against former club Hibernian Neil Lennon took charge of his first training session of his second spell at Celtic He prepared his team for their Scottish Cup quarter-final against Hibernian New first team coach Damien Duff oversaw the session from the touchline Lennon was victorious in his first match back in charge at Hearts in midweekBy Max Winters For Mailonline Published: 13:00 GMT, 1 March 2019 | Updated: 13:00 GMT, 1 March 2019 Viewcomments Neil Lennon took charge of his first training session of his second spell as Celtic manager on Friday morning ahead of their Scottish Cup quarter-final against Hibernian. The 47-year-old finally got some time on the training pitch with his team as he prepares to return to his old club on Saturday in what should be a thrilling encounter. He was appointed as interim manager following the shock exit of Brendan Rodgers to Leicester and was victorious in his first match back in charge of Celtic with a stoppage time win over Hearts on Wednesday. Neil Lennon took charge of his first training session of his second spell as Celtic manager Lennon observed the session from the touchline alongside new first-team coach Damien Duff Captain Scott Brown was among the stars to take to the practice field on Friday morning Dedryck Boyata and Scott Sinclair left the changing rooms together and walked onto the turf LENNON AT CELTIC Player (2000-2007): Scottish Premier League x5, Scottish Cup x4, Scottish League Cup x2 Manager (2010-2014): Scottish Premier League/Premiership x3, Scottish Cup x2 Celtic were pictured being put through their paces as they continue to chase another domestic treble. The next stop on the road to Scottish supremacy once again is at Easter Road on Saturday. Scott Brown and Co were taken through a number of light drills as they looked to get themselves ready for the game. Kieran Tierney, Scott Sinclair and Timothy Weah all took part in the session at Lennoxtown. Lennon was pictured observing the session from the touchline and stood alongside new first-team coach Damien Duff following his promotion this week. Kieran Tierney catches an energy drink as he tries to stay hydrated before Saturday's game Celtic's Timothy Weah (L) and Odsonne Edouard joke around during one fitness exercise Celtic's Kristoffer Ajer (L) and Scott Allan (centre) joke together as the team stretch out Duff was moved up to form part of Lennon's backroom staff, along with John Kennedy Duff claimed that he is ready to fight for the cause at Celtic in his new role. The Irishman recently joined the club's coaching set-up, initially working with the reserves, but after Rodgers' exit he was moved up to form part of Lennon's backroom staff, along with John Kennedy. The former Republic of Ireland international told Celtic TV he is keen to provide whatever help is required for success. 'I'm ready for it,' he said. 'I know the role and I know the club, and it's a massive honour. 'Celtic is more than a club. Here, you're fighting for more than that – you're fighting for a cause as well. 'I know what the club means to fans. It means the same to me, so I'm ready. 'I understand the club and, Celtic Football Club aside, myself and football, I'm all about emotion and enthusiasm.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility