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Lennon leaves Rapid Bucharest after six games in charge

Neil Lennon has left his position as manager of Romanian side Rapid Bucharest after only six matches in charge.

Soccer • 21 Aug 24

Neil Lennon has had a tough start at Rapid Bucharest

Lennon returns from Bucharest for 'family emergency'

Rapid Bucharest manager Neil Lennon has returned home due to a family emergency.

Soccer • 03 Aug 24

Neil Lennon is back in management with Rapid Bucharest

Former Ireland candidate Lennon joins Rapid Bucharest

Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been appointed head coach of Rapid Bucharest.

Soccer • 20 May 24

Lennon 'disappointed' to miss out on Ireland job

Lennon: FAI want boss with 'international experience'

Neil Lennon has said the FAI were looking for a managerial candidate "who had international experience" after reflecting on his failed bid for the job.

Soccer • 07 Mar 24

Neil Lennon: 'I'm pretty sure that there will be a result soon'

Lennon says decision on Ireland boss is 'imminent'

Neil Lennon has said a decision on the next Republic of Ireland manager is "imminent" as a drawn out saga heads for its conclusion.

Soccer • 17 Feb 24

Neil Lennon: 'It is Ireland, and it means so much to me as a person'

Lennon: I'd love to have a crack at Ireland job

Neil Lennon has said he would 'love to have a crack' at the Republic of Ireland job in the wake of Stephen Kenny's departure from the role.

Soccer • 25 Nov 23

Neil Lennon won 59 of his 123 matches in charge of Hibs, drawing 39 and losing 25

Lennon expresses interest in Hibs talks

Neil Lennon has declared he would be keen to talk to his former club Hibernian about their managerial vacancy.

Soccer • 30 Aug 23

Neil Lennon leaves Omonia Nicosia in seventh place in the Cypriot First Division

Lennon sacked due to league form with Omonia Nicosia

Neil Lennon is out as head coach of Omonia Nicosia less than a week after his side suffered a late defeat by Manchester United in the Europa League.

Soccer • 18 Oct 22

Marcus Rashford (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo (R) celebrate with Anthony Martial after his goal

Ten Hag grateful for supersubs Rashford and Martial

Erik ten Hag praised his substitutes after Marcus Rashford scored two and set up fellow introduction Anthony Martial as Manchester United escaped a scare at Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League.

Soccer • 06 Oct 22

Lennon steers Omonia Nicosia to Cypriot Cup

Neil Lennon steered Omonia Nicosia to glory in a fiery Cypriot Cup final, despite the team being reduced to 10 men after just five minutes and Lennon himself being sent to the stands in extra-time.

Soccer • 25 May 22

Lennon has been out of football since stepping down from his second spell as Celtic manager 12 months ago

Neil Lennon makes managerial return with Omonia Nicosia

Neil Lennon has been appointed head coach of Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia.

Soccer • 07 Mar 22

Chris Sutton took to Twitter to voice his displeasure

Sutton: We were deemed a 'security risk' by Rangers

Chris Sutton claimed he and former Celtic team-mate Neil Lennon were deemed a "security risk" by Rangers after being denied the chance to work as pundits at Ibrox.

Soccer • 16 Sep 21

Ange Postecoglou will bring a 'new perspective' to Celtic

Postecoglou will bring 'new perspective' to Celtic

New Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has vowed to bring a new perspective to the Hoops.

Soccer • 25 Jun 21

The Greek-born Australian succeeds Neil Lennon as Celtic manager

Celtic appoint Postecoglou on a 12-month rolling deal

Celtic have announced the appointment of Australian Ange Postecoglou as the club's manager on a 12-month rolling contract.

Soccer • 10 Jun 21

Eddie Howe's move to Celtic looks to be off

Howe's move to Celtic breaks down over coaching staff

Celtic have turned their attention away from Eddie Howe after the Englishman could not bring the backroom team he wanted to Parkhead.

Soccer • 28 May 21

Eddie Howe continues to be linked to Celtic

Celtic manager to be appointed 'shortly'

Celtic have told fans they intend to appoint their new manager "shortly" as they continue to search for a replacement for Neil Lennon.

Soccer • 26 May 21

Celtic will seek some solace for the loss of their league crown in the Cup

Old Firm Cup clash moved due to Prince Philip funeral

Celtic's Scottish Cup tie against Rangers has been rescheduled to 3pm on Sunday to avoid clashing with the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

Soccer • 12 Apr 21

John Hartson (L) and Neil Lennon during their playing days at Celtic

Lennon departure the best outcome for Bhoys - Hartson

Former Celtic striker John Hartson believes Neil Lennon's resignation is the "best outcome" for the club.

Soccer • 24 Feb 21

The Co Armagh native endured a tough season at the helm of the Scottish giants

Neil Lennon resigns as Celtic manager

Neil Lennon has resigned as Celtic manager, the Scottish Premiership club have announced.

Soccer • 24 Feb 21

'We revert back to playing tippy-tappy football at times. It drives me nuts'

Lennon slams Celtic's 'tippy-tappy football' after loss

Celtic manager Neil Lennon admits his team drive him round the bend with their "tippy-tappy football".

Soccer • 22 Feb 21

Celtic manager Neil Lennon said that he is just carrying on, game-by-game at the moment

Celtic boss Lennon 'quite comfortable' amid club review

Neil Lennon insists he is "quite comfortable" about his position as Celtic boss amid an ongoing review of performances at the club.

Soccer • 16 Feb 21

Pressure remains on Neil Lennon at Celtic

Lennon 'encouraged' by Celtic reaction after St Mirren

Neil Lennon revealed "a few choice words" after Celtic's recent defeat to St Mirren elicited the response required ahead of the rematch.

Soccer • 09 Feb 21

Hatem Elhamed has made 16 appearances for Celtic this season

Celtic to allow 'very low' Elhamed to leave

Celtic boss Neil Lennon said Hatem Elhamed is set to return to former club Hapoel Be'er Sheva after being left "very low" with life in Scotland.

Soccer • 06 Feb 21

Neil Lennon gesticulates on the sideline during Celtic's 2-1 loss to St Mirren on Saturday

Lennon wants Bhoys to play with pride after new nadir

Neil Lennon has called on his Celtic players to show professional pride ahead of the trip to Kilmarnock on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 01 Feb 21

Neil Lennon says Peter Lawwell (right) will be a 'big miss' for Celtic

Lennon: Lawwell has had a 'huge influence' on Celtic

Neil Lennon has hailed the "phenomenal" achievements of Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell, who will retire from the post this summer.

Soccer • 29 Jan 21