'Awkward' - Neil Lennon gives verdict on Hibs v Celtic Betfred Cup scheduling
It has been announced that the holders will take on the Easter Road side at Hampden Park on Saturday, November 2 with a 5.30pm kick-off.
Rangers play Hearts in the other semi-final the following day with a 3pm kick-off.
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Hide Ad"It is a bit of an awkward time for a kick-off," said Lennon.
"They brought in 5.30 kick-offs when I was a player here in 2000-01, a little bit of an adjustment that's all.
"It will be a different routine for the players in pre-match but we will cross that bridge when we come to it.
"It is a strange time for kick-off but no issues with it really."
Lennon insists that Saturday's league game against Hibs will have no bearing on the semi-final.
He said: "Not really. You don't know what sort of form either team are going to be in going into the semi-final and anything can happen on any given day.
"So I don't think tomorrow is an indicator at all."