Confident Beram Kayal reckons Neil Lennon being in place to mastermind Celtic's title tilt means there's "no doubt" his former team will secure 10 In A Row this season.
The Israeli international was a key player under the Irishman and played a vital role in securing the first three league triumphs.
And Kayal believes the Irishman's managerial ability leaves rivals Rangers facing a tall order in stopping Celtic securing Scottish football immortality.
Speaking to the Herald, he said: “I enjoyed my time. We started something there and I think they will finish it this season by completing 10 In A Row.
"I have been really pleased to see the boys continue to do so well.
“It hasn’t been easy for them to change manager from Ronny Deila to Brendan Rodgers and now the main man Lenny is back.
"Neil Lennon is a super guy, he is hungry, he wants to win. I have no doubt Celtic are going to do it."
Despite the 32-year-old believing a title success for the ages is coming for his former team, the combative midfielder has nothing but praise for new Rangers defender Leon Balogun.
Kayal is certain Steven Gerrard has landed a player capable of competing for regular game time as Nigerian international inked a deal at Ibrox on Friday.
He said: “Obviously, Rangers have made progress in the last few years. I haven’t been surprised by that. That is what happens when you bring in a legend like Stevie G.
"They are building something very good there at Ibrox.
“I know Connor Goldson. He was with Brighton when we were in the Championship. He is a great talent and I haven’t been surprised that he has done so well at Rangers in the last couple of seasons.
"But a team like Rangers needs more than three centre backs, they need four or five. Competition has to be high.
“But if Leon proves himself he should feature in the first team there. He is an international footballer who has played at a very high level in his career. He will be pushing hard to be in the starting XI in the new season.”
