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Maryan Shved earns Celtic seal of approval as Neil Lennon hails winger

Neil Lennon believes Celtic have landed a top talent in Maryan Shved and the interim boss can't wait for the winger to return to Parkhead.

The Ukranian has netted six goals in his last four games for Karpaty Lviv and the £2million January signing is set to return to Glasgow in the summer.

The 21-year-old specialises in scoring goals from distance and the Hoops faithful are hoping Brendan Rodgers' final signing will make the grade with Celtic .

Lennon certainly seems impressed and is backing Shved to make a big name for himself when he returns.

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He said: “I think we are all excited about him coming into the building. He looks a very exciting prospect so hopefully get to see him soon."

Lennon also admits that even if he doesn't remain as boss then the Hoops must add an extra dimension in attack ahead of next season.

He added: "Whether I'm the manager or not, we would like to be more forceful in the final third with pace and energy and people who can break the lines, people who can get behind the opposition.

Meanwhile, Lennon has backed Hearts chairwoman Ann Budge's "big call" to close a section of Tynecastle after the disorder at last week's Edinburgh derby.

Celtic make decision on Maryan Shved's future as winger shines on loan at Karpaty Lviv  

Following a series of incidents during the 2-1 win for Hibernian, a 19-year-old has been charged in connection with a hate crime and a 38-year-old was arrested in connection with the use of racist language.

Another 19-year-old was also arrested over a flare being thrown and a 16-year-old was arrested in connection with a coin being thrown.

And in the wake of those incidents, Budge stated on Thursday that a part of the Wheatfield Stand would be closed for the final two home games of the season with around 200 supporters moved elsewhere in the ground.

While manager of Hibernian last year, Lennon was struck by a coin thrown from the crowd at Tynecastle in an Edinburgh derby.

Preparing his side for the William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final against Aberdeen on Sunday, he said: "It is a big call from Ann Budge but it has got be applauded.

"It has been going on too much.

"I don't know how many times I have spoken about it, there seems to be an underbelly this season.

Hearts owner Ann Budge (SNS)

"I was watching Motherwell versus Rangers last week and James Tavernier had objects thrown at him. It is totally out of hand.

"Ann has come forward and taken some action. It will probably be detrimental to her but she seems to think that is the right thing to do.

"It is unfortunate because a lot of good people go to football games and we are always talking about a minority but it's got to stop.

"It doesn't look for the image of the game and the clubs even though in the main the product is pretty good."

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