Neil Lennon, former Celtic captain and manager, has fired a challenge at his old club ahead of the Scottish Cup final. The Dunfermline Athletic boss insists the Championship side are not a consolation prize but a genuine threat. He warned Celtic that "underdogs bite" after a run that saw the hosts dispatch Hibernian, Aberdeen and Falkirk.

Facing a Celtic squad that has already lifted the Premiership, Dunfermline’s path to the final has been built on surprise victories. Lennon highlighted the return of striker Zak Rudden after a three‑month injury layoff and the loan‑return of goalkeeper Aston Oxborough from Motherwell. The team also carries the narrative of a promotion bid halted by Partick Thistle.

Lennon’s warning echoes his own admiration for Martin O’Neill, who guided Celtic to trophies and later earned four top‑10 Premier League finishes at Leicester. The former manager’s presence adds a personal edge to the match. With Dunfermline’s confidence rooted in recent upsets, the final promises a test of David versus Goliath that could reshape the Scottish Cup’s narrative. Celtic fans will watch closely to see if the underdogs defy expectations.