Celtic "confident" Ronny Deila will bring success to club

Celtic chairman Ian Bankier believes that new manager Ronny Deila will bring "great success" to the Scottish champions after being appointed as Neil Lennon's successor.

The 38-year-old, who guided Norwegian side Stromsgodset to title glory last season, has signed a 12-month rolling contract at Parkhead.

Bankier told the club's official website: "We are delighted to have secured Ronny as Celtic manager. He is a highly-regarded individual and a man who we are confident will bring great success to Celtic.

"He is a forward-thinking coach and manager with a progressive approach. The Celtic board will support Ronny fully and in every way and we look forward to working with him."

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell added: "We believe Ronny will prove to be a fresh and dynamic new manager and someone who will give us a bright and energetic way forward for Celtic.

"Ronny likes to play attacking, winning football, the Celtic way, something I know our supporters will endorse. As the new season begins, I am sure our fans will get right behind Ronny and the players once again as we aim to bring success to Celtic and continue to deliver a club they can be proud of."

Lennon resigned from his post last month after guiding the champions to three league titles and two Scottish Cups over four years.