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The games that led to Neil Lennon’s downfall
Updated: February 24, 2021, 10:13 am
Neil Lennon endures more misery at Livingston (Andrew MIlligan/PA)
Neil Lennon’s second spell as Celtic boss has ended.
Here, the PA news agency looks at the big games this season where it went wrong for the Northern Irishman and his reaction each time.
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A dejected Neil Lennon as Celtic bow out of Champions League (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Lennon came under fire when Celtic were bounced out of the Champions League in August after Tokmac Nguen snatched a breakaway goal against the run of play in the 74th minute in the one-legged tie. The manager was unimpressed by some of his players and said: “I am angry, frustrated, disappointed. There are some players who may want to leave. They have made inroads into that in the last six months or so. If they are making waves to leave the club they are obviously not committed. We want players committed to the club.”
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In detail: Neil Lennon s disaster Celtic season from dismal results to explosive Dubai presser and flop signings Neil Lennon s status as a Celtic great was secured years ago. A manager and player for the club over a span of 13 years, the Northern Irishman won everything there was to realistically win including trebles as both a footballer and a coach. This season, of course, has been an unmitigated disaster and fans have rightfully been disappointed and upset that their 10 in a row hopes were dashed by the combination of a strong Rangers and an, at times, woeful Celtic side.