Neil Lennon resigns as Celtic manager. So? You have to be in England to play in the Premier League. Happier times: Celtic manager Neil Lennon (left) and Callum McGregor pose with the Scottish Cup after winning the 2019 Final. Something went wrong, please try again later. But this year the club have struggled to build a successful title challenge and Rangers have pulled away spectacularly in the Scottish Premiership, ultimately ending Celtic's hopes of winning 10-straight titles. Recent Form. Anyways, Celtic aren't a good team so I don't blame him one bit. Celtic club captain Scott Brown is also apparently set to take a coaching role in a reshuffled backroom set-up. Celtic are setting their sights on a Brendan Rodgers-style manager to replace Neil Lennon after he left earlier on Wednesday, Football Insider understands. READ MORE: Fact file: The men who could replace Neil Lennon as Celtic manager. Frank Lampard was sacked as Chelsea manager on Monday and he’s already been linked with the not-as-yet-vacant Celtic job. 01:47, 24 FEB 2021; Updated 07:50, 24 FEB 2021; Sport. Following Macari's sacking, Tommy Burns was appointed manager in the summer of 1994. Celtic CEO Peter Lawwell added: “I would like to pay tribute to Neil for all he has done for the Club in his second spell, delivering our eighth and ninth successive league titles, the Quadruple Treble and winning the last five available domestic trophies. Lennon resigns ... 10-In-A-Row have ended in disappointment and failure and a growing number of supporters have called for him to be sacked. But after a frustrating season so far, Lennon has decided to call it a day. The favourites . In his second period as Celtic manager, he has achieved five trophy successes, to add to his three League titles and two Scottish Cup victories in his first period as manager. To use comments you will need to have JavaScript enabled. He was also assistant manager of Scotland from 2002 … Celtic boss Neil Lennon has resigned with his side 18 points behind Glasgow rivals Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. I wish the Celtic supporters, players, staff and directors nothing but success for the future.”. Celtic next manager hunt LIVE as Dermot Desmond and the Hoops hierarchy swing into action. However, the Hoops manager showed his classy side with a reassuring call to dismissed Ross County manager Stuart Kettlewell. dailystar. “Neil has always been and will always be a true Celtic man and someone I will always hold in the highest regard.”, READ MORE: Liverpool tipped to buy Erling Haaland because of ‘massive profit’ in five years time, READ MORE: Mason Greenwood’s new contract, wages and bonuses have left Man Utd very much relieved, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Reactions: Derry Bhoy, Lubos left peg, TheVerdict88 and 6 others. To make matters worse, their Old Firm rivals Rangers are running away with the league title, and could seal it at Parkhead next month. He had previously spent four years in the hot-seat from 2010-14, when he claimed three titles and two Scottish Cups. Celtic boss Neil Lennon's classy phone call to sacked manager. “Neil has served the club with distinction as both player and manager, delivering numerous successes, most recently completing the Domestic Treble in December. Our. 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"I have always given my best to the club and have been proud to deliver silverware to the Celtic supporters. Click to play Tap to play. Daniel Blackham. I think that’s ridiculous, just because they’re not doing great, doesn’t mean you quit. Picture: Ken Macpherson Photographers. Celtic have said in a statement: “Celtic Football Club today announced that Neil Lennon has resigned from his position as football manager with immediate effect. Lennon took charge of Celtic for a second spell in February 2019, winning two premierships titles, two Scottish Cups and a League Cup. Burns returned to Celtic in 2000, and held positions including assistant manager, head of youth development and first team coach. The club will always be part of me. FORMER Ross County manager Stuart Kettlewell says he felt inspired by a late night phone call with Celtic manager Neil Lennon hours after being sacked. Celtic chairman Ian Bankier has responded to supporter calls for current manager Neil Lennon to be sacked.. A number of fan groups have held protests outside Celtic Park in recent weeks calling for the Parkhead manager to be axed and now Bankier has responded. Martin O'Neill is the new favourite to become the next Celtic manager if Neil Lennon is sacked. Rangers have yet to lose a game this season whilst Celtic have lost both Old-Firm derbies and dropped points in matches they usually would be expected to win. Punters have flocked to the next Celtic manager market in their droves over the last 24 hours, with the side’s horrific run continuing in 2-0 home defeat to Ross County. 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Contrary to reports that emerged on Tuesday night suggesting the manager had been sacked, … Lennon added: “We have experienced a difficult season due to so many factors and, of course, it is very frustrating and disappointing that we have not been able to hit the same heights as we did previously. Neil Lennon is currently hanging on there by a string despite being 23 points behind Rangers in the title race. Jump directly to the content. January 14, 2021. Jan 16, 2021 #6 Smelltheglove said: BREAKING: After pressure from the fans, the Celtic board have sacked … Mounting rumours suggest that Neil Lennon has been sacked as manager of Celtic. It means you try harder next season. Lennon clinched two Scottish Premiership titles in his second spell as Parkhead boss, as well as two Scottish Cups and the League Cup. The Shamrock Well-known member. David Friel; 26 Feb … Of course, with every manager, there are downsides. Alright, so that’s a wrap on today’s live updates after Neil Lennon stood down from his job at Celtic early this morning. January 23, 2021; Euan Davidson; Celtic boss Neil Lennon is having a difficult time of it, there’s no doubt. Celtic have reaped 5 wins in the last 10 games, beating Dundee United, Hamilton Academical, Ross County, Kilmarnock & Lille. In my opinion Celtic shouldn't be in the Scottish league since almost every year they win the cup and should really just move into an English league because there is more competition. Share ; Comments; By. ", Charles Darwin's treasure chest to go on display, Plans to ease Covid restrictions in Scotland revealed. Celtic next manager: Big names linked with job including David Wagner, Martinez and Dan Petrescu to replace Neil Lennon . What's coronavirus testing like in secondary schools? explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. I will always be a Celtic supporter myself and I will always want the best for Celtic.". Stuart Kettlewell says he was inspired by call from Neil Lennon. If Peter Lawwell opts to bring Rafael Benitez in as the new Celtic manager, he could work the same magic on Stephen Welsh as he did to Daniel Agger at Liverpool. Video Loading. Feature. Manager Neil Lennon was "hurt" by fans' protests outside Celtic Park, but admits he would have understood if he had been sacked after the League Cup exit to Ross County. Add to that Celtic's 1-0 loss to Ross County on Sunday, who were bottom of the table going into that fixture, and Neil Lennon's fate as Celtic boss was sealed. Frank Lampard has been linked to Celtic FC after he was sacked by Chelsea. There’s no point of moving on from a manager unless you have a plan for a successor, but it could simply be the case that Neil Lennon had become too toxic in his current role. The video will auto-play soon 8 … The search continues for a new man in the hotseat following Neil Lennon's resignation this week. NEIL LENNON has resigned as Celtic manager, with the reigning champions 18 points behind Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. With the run of form Celtic have been on, it was a matter of when rather than if Lennon was going to get sacked. And now, Lennon has accepted responsibility for the club's horrific campaign, calling time on his second stint as manager on Wednesday morning. Neil Lennon has resigned as Celtic manager after club officials held crisis talks over the club's recent form, with the Parkhead side 18 points behind Rangers in the Scottish Premiership . Back to school: Everything you need to know, Five things we learned from Meghan and Harry's interview. He has a habit of getting sacked when things start to unravel. Ranieri, who famously guided Leicester to the Premier League title in 2015/16, wil… Fergus McCann took over as owner of Celtic in March 1994 and duly sacked Macari three months later. Neil Lennon 'sacked' after Celtic chiefs hold crisis talks with John Kennedy set to take over Celtic manager Neil Lennon has been under pressure for … Celtic next manager: Four candidates to come in after Neil Lennon quits Hoops job Celtic are set for big changes this week with Neil Lennon's second spell at the club having come to an end. The Bhoys' Scottish Premiership title defence has fallen to pieces in recent months, and it seems inevitable that they'll surrender their crown after nine years. Reports have linked sacked Chelsea manager Frank Lampard with replacing Neil Lennon at Celtic, but Rangers legend Ally McCoist can't see it happening . 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If he gets his P45 from West Brom, he’ll have been dismissed from every club job he’s had. Celtic are on the hunt for a new manager following the resignation of Neil Lennon who has been replaced by interim boss John Kennedy while the club searches for a new manager. This past year has been a difficult and frustrating one for clubs and their supporters due to the pandemic, with lots of disruption to fixtures and games being called off. Initial favourites for the Celtic manager’s job as Neil Lennon expected to be sacked By Tom McNeil 23 February, 2021 2 Comments. 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Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today! Celtic FC. Celtic have confirmed the departure of Neil Lennon. “I have worked as hard as ever to try and turn things around, but unfortunately we have not managed to get the kind of run going that we have needed. Celtic next manager: New candidate emerges who is 'very keen' on taking Hoops job Celtic are on the lookout for their next permanent manager of Neil Lennon left his role as head coach this week. Not surprised. It could potentially be a ludicrous thing to do in appointing a recently sacked manager; confidence may be low, and sackings can usually take time to repair a manager’s mind frame – especially the first of their career. The former Hoops boss is priced at 1/1 after being 14/1 earlier today. BREAKING: After pressure from the fans, the Celtic board have sacked manager Gavin Strachan with immediate effect. He was pragmatic, it shouldn’t really surprise me, but it did. Celtic manager Neil Lennon has resigned with his side 18 points adrift of Rangers Credit: GETTY "Just hours ago he was a 13/5 chance, but we have since slashed his odds to 6/5. You can unsubscribe at any time. Celtic lost 2-1 at home to St Mirren for the first time in nearly 31 years last month - but then went on a five game winning run. Another big mover is Hibs manager Jack Ross who has gone from 16/1 to 11/4. Her video has been seen a staggering 600,000 times, Antiques Roadshow guest staggered after discarded cigarette box is given huge valuation, The man's father discovered the cigarette box abandoned at a house he was renovating almost a decade ago. Neil Lennon Resigns as Celtic Manager – Before He Could Be Sacked. Like if you agree. After a frustrating season so far, Neil Lennon has decided to resign as manager of Celtic with club 18 points behind rivals Rangers. … Celtic haven't performed as well as a team this season as people would expect. By Matthew Lindsay @MattLindsayHT Chief Football Writer. Read about our approach to external linking. “I would like to thank so many people at the Club who have given me so much and I would also like to thank my family for their love and support. "I have worked as hard as ever to try and turn things around, but unfortunately we have not managed to get the kind of run going that we have needed," he said. Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell asks for "strength in adversity" after calls from supporters for manager Neil Lennon to be sacked. The case against Bilic for Celtic. But who is the favourite to take over at Parkhead, should Lennon be relieved of his duties? 5pm. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Face masks in schools: What are the latest rules? Steven Gerrard's Rangers are on fire and are 18 points ahead of Celtic. And assistant manager John Kennedy will now be placed in interim charge until the end of the season after Sunday's latest defeat to Ross County. 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However, the benefits would definitely be there for Celtic. Despite this Celtic had a successful season last year, finishing well ahead of rivals Rangers in the league as well as beating them in the League Cup. We didn’t get a major announcement as to who would replace him permanently, but the market’s been fluctuating as the CVs fly in. Won 50%. Drawn 40%. "It is very frustrating and disappointing that we have not been able to hit the same heights as we did previously", Lennon said. Lost 10%. The Club will always be part of me. "I have always given my best to the Club and have been proud to deliver silverware to the Celtic supporters. On Wednesday the club announced on its website that the "club legend" was to leave with immediate effect. But Celtic is in Scotland. Next Celtic Manager Odds. Celtic have confirmed that Neil Lennon has resigned from his position as manager with immediate effect. "We have experienced a difficult season due to so many factors and, of course, it is very frustrating and disappointing that we have not been able to hit the same heights as we did previously," Lennon said in a statement on the club website. Former Schalke and Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner is interested in becoming the new Celtic manager, Football Insider understands. I will always be a Celtic supporter myself and I will always want the best for Celtic. It was rumoured on Tuesday, February 23 that former player turned manager was due to be sacked by the Scottish side. After being sacked by Celtic in 1997 he managed Reading from 1998 to 1999. Celtic won their first trophy in six years at the end of the season, beating Airdrie 1–0 in the Scottish Cup final. Bilic has never stayed at one club for very long (Transfermarkt). Scotland celebrate historic victory over England, Euro 2020: Scotland men qualify for first major finals in 23 years, In a statement Celtic said: "We thank Neil sincerely for all he has done for the club and we wish him every success going forward. “Current assistant manager, John Kennedy, will take interim charge of the team.”. Neil Lennon has resigned as Celtic manager after club officials held crisis talks over the club's recent form, with the Parkhead side 18 points behind Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. Neil Lennon will take the job on an interim basis till the end of the season . Video Unavailable. This comment was removed because it broke the rules. I will always be a Celtic supporter myself and I will always want the best for Celtic. It turns out the box was made of solid silver and worth thousands. That’s not how it works in football, with millions of pounds at stake these kind of decisions are taken almost weekly across the world, My family are huge celtic fans and all my dad and brother and uncles and grandas talk about is neil Lennon and that he needs to leave they must be so happy i haven't chatted to them 2day, My family are huge celtic fans and all my dad and brother and uncles and grandas talk about is neil Lennon and that he needs to leave they must be so happy i haven't chatted to them 2day Boooo rangers.