Sports writing, Feb 24 (EFE) .- Celtic announced this Wednesday that Neil Lennon, who had been in office since February 2019, has resigned from his duties as coach and that his resignation has been accepted.
A few months after achieving the treble with Celtic, with which he has won a total of five titles (three leagues and two cups), Lennon has made this decision due to the bad situation of the team, in the Premier eighteen points behind the eternal rival , the Rangers, who have practically closed the title.
“We are experiencing a difficult season due to many factors and of course it is very frustrating and disappointing that we have not been able to reach the same heights as before.
“I have worked as hard as ever to try to change things, but unfortunately we have not found the rhythm we needed. I have always given my best to the club and I have been proud to win titles for Celtic fans. The club will always form part of me. I will always be a Celtic supporter and I will always want the best for Celtic, “he said.
Peter Lawwell, Celtic CEO, wanted to “pay tribute to Neil for all he has done for the Club in its second stage, achieving our eighth and ninth consecutive league titles, the treble, the poker and winning the last five national trophies “.
“Neil has always been and will always be a true Celtic man and someone I will always hold in the highest regard. I have seen Neil fight many battles over many years, on and off the field, with a courage and tenacity that few could. equalize. Even this season, he has fought a lot and worked tirelessly to change things, “he said.
“Personally, it is a sad day for me to see Neil leave the Club. Neil is a man of quality and decency, he is someone who will always be part of the Celtic fabric and someone who will always be welcome at Celtic Park,” he said.
Celtic’s main shareholder, Dermot Desmond, said that “Neil is a Celtic legend, both as a player and as a coach. He has given a lot to the club, and with his success in recent years – including obtaining a treble in his own right. it will be very difficult to replace. “
Current assistant coach John Kennedy will take over the team on an interim basis.
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