Neil Lennon ‘got’ Celtic. He was a rookie appointment, and the early weeks were far from comfortable, a Hampden defeat to Ross County looked like an ominous early sign, but from the start of his first preseason he didn’t look back.
He was a hugely successful Celtic manager in Scotland and in Europe. The Barcelona team of the last six years, possibly the greatest team in history, were at their peak when they visited Celtic Park in November 2012. Neil came up with the game plan which brought Celtic victory and raised our profile across Europe.
What he had to endure off-field during his time at Celtic was atrocious and a blight on our society. But he overcame it. He stuck it out when you or I may have left, and now he leaves on his own terms – an undisputed winner.
More at another time on who next, but if we get a man nearly as capable we will be doing well.
Take care, Neil.
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My Dear,dear,dear,friend.. The Singing Detective..
Jackie Mac is a Red?
Ah didnae Know That..
Ach.. In Ma Opinion.. Maist o’ the Celtic Supporters that Populate this Sacred Spot, oan Here.. ur.. well…Pretty Pinkish, Tae~
Ah hiv lived wi that fur Years..
Anither Wan, wullnae Mak Much Difference!
Seriously,Folks..’
Jackie Mac Is Ma kind of Manager..
He Has.. MALUM…!
Neil. Didnae.. hiv Malum..
Ah mentioned that. a Few Times..
Neil, Jist Didnae .. Learn Frum his Mistakes ,eethur.
So
The Only Reason that Ah am Mad aboot Neil Leaving..
is HIS TIMING!
Fur ,It Couldnae Hiv Bin WORSER!
Bad, Bad, Bad,
He should Hiv gien. Two Weeks Notice…
Right?
He Wull Suffer fur that,though..
“He wil Never work in this Toon Again!”.. Ah Gawrantee!
Communist, Is He?
Fiddle Dee Dee!
Jackie Mac is STILL.. . the Bhoy Fur Me!
Kojo
Bring me his head on a plate…. I wonder who it was that posted that on here.
Just a few wee years back.
Personally I believe Peter Lawell should be next to resign.
MWD sasy Aye
I know I probably shouldn’t be: but I find myself incredulous that, several hours after the event, Celtic has not yet issued any sort of statement on Lenny’s departure.
Has everyone left for Lisbon … ?
FF
Good luck to you Neil. An example to all of us in your courage and fortitude for all you had to put up with. Always Lennon in the SMSM unlike Ally, Coisty, Watty or Walter. They shamefully wound up the orcs prior to the Celtic visit then expressed horror when Neil was assaulted. The subsequent not guilty verdict was yet another shameful episode. Then there was the so-called old firm shame game when in truth all of the transgressions, including McCoists whisper, were all down to Rangers that night.
Has Wallace left Ibrox yet?
Just asking like cos there’s nothing in the Sun or the Record.
Paul Lambert……Yes please
John Collins….Yes Please
David Moyes……Please God…..No,no,no.
Just thinking like……………
What a great day for the Huns to bury some bad news…….
Watch this space……………….Lenny KNEW it was time to get awayfrom the snarling Klan bassas.
I’m with Ryecatcher on this one, John Collins ticks a lot of boxes
John Collins not for me . What has he done to me fit the job?
A big Not yet for Jackie Mac in my book.
1st choice Lambert with a close second big Malky for me if anyone cared to ask
Ernie,
Not lying. Just not completely sincere.
It it becomes clear that this is all part of Lawwells downsizing, and even worse because thems are no longer there, the CEO better magic up something quick style to keep many already dismayed fans off his case.
McBhoy
at 15.07
Hiya, Pally?
Nice tae Meet ye oan here.
Yes, Ah remember.. Yesterday… Ah Wiz .. Speculating…
aboot..
Paul Hartley.. But .
ONLY…. As a FUTURE MANAGER.. Way doon the Road a Bit…
But.. Not fur the Present Time..
Ah knew that Neil Had the Itch.
But, Ah didnae think that He wid Leave So Abruptly..
Strange That.. Doncha think?
Anyway…
Your Suggestion of JFK .. Is Akin tae ma Ain Speculation aboot. Hartley..
JFK is Wan . FUR THE FUTURE..
but. the FAR , FAR . Future..
He is Way to Much of A Rookie .. in Ma Opinion..
Not that Ah dinna Like the Laddie.. A think he is Swell..
But….
Why Ah am going wi Jackie Mac…
Is.. well. tae Me.. Jackie, Should Be the Obvious Front Runner..
He Ticks awe the Boxes.. again… In Ma Opinion..
Nice Chatting Pal, As . Alwiz..
Kojo
Haven’t read back
Has Neil elaborated on WHY he has left Celtic?
“To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.”
― Voltaire
HH
My friends in Celtic,
Without being in command of any facts, the Board and PL bashers are in full flight.
Very predictable and some would say pathetic.
HH.
Maggie
Naw. He’s giving a exclusive to CQn magazine to be serialised in the Daily record. :-))))
MWD says Aye
Mag McGill.
Nope but everybody else has.
Margaret McGill
15:29 on 22 May, 2014
‘Has Neil elaborated on WHY he has left Celtic?’
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No. Not likely to either, at least not publicly, or officially.
All the best for the future, Neil.
The 2 who would interest me from a betting point of view would be Moyes, 4/1, and Roy Keane, 40/1.
My friends in Celtic,
Without being in command of any facts, the Board and PL lovers are in full flight.
Very predictable and some would say pathetic.
MWD says Aye
Some great Servants to Celtic lost recently
Lennon Mjallby Samaras
Something is rotten in the state of
Neil Lennon is going to have to move house, re-school his kid, cancel the milkman and redirect his post. His partner is going to have to make a new life, his kid is going to have to make new friends….
He’s going to leave behind his hearts treasures. He might get paid more in his next job but for me the biggest question of all is Why?
Working in the bookies . and the big mover in the market is Owen Coyle, only 3-1 now,
Ernie Lynch – if NL stated in an interview something like “yes there were one or two issues with the board regarding players and budget but my primary reason for leaving was my need to return to a normal life” would you accept his words or think he was using a bit of PR speak?
Just back from the hospital. Biopsy was not as big an ordeal as I imagined. Procedure all over in about twenty minutes. I should be informed of the result in two weeks. The doctor told me that only 5% ever prove to be serious. Thanks for all the prayers and wishes.
Like everyone on here I am shocked at the news about Lenny. It goes without saying that I am grateful to him for his fourteen years of wholehearted effort on our behalf and I wish him a happy future away from the hassle that has followed him in his time with us. We will never forget his tremendous courage in the face of so much bitterness shown towards him by sections of Scottish society.
With the CL qualifiers looming ever closer, we must move on and I just hope that those who have the final say in these matters are listening to what the fans are saying. If we have any desire to move forward in Europe we must purchase the right sort of player for that task and also hold on to the stars we have. I will wait to see what PL does before making any other comment.
Before his predictable disaster following Fergie in the MU job how many of you bhoys and ghirls would have jumped for Moyes to be Celtic manager if the job had become vacant.
I know I would.
I still would.
MWD says Aye
Mags
Does it really matter?
kitalba
15:32 on 22 May, 2014
Those things come with the job for a player and a manager. At least for one who’s ambitious.
gordybhoy 1528
No more and no less than Neil Lennon, Davie Hay, Billy McNeill. You could even argue that Jock Stein only had Hibs and Dunfermline on his CV. Tommy Burns basically had Kilmarnock.
Of course the corollary is (are) Liam Brady, John Barnes, Lou Macari.
Managerial Choices
1) Paul Hartley
2) Jackie McNamara
3) Malky Mackay
4) Paul Lambert
5) John Hughes
6) David Moyes
7) Henrik Larsson
geordie munro
15:34 on 22 May, 2014
Yes. I treasure Neil’s opinion on all things Celtic
John Collins???? FFS!!
The last thing we need around Celtic is more miserable faces….
We need a manager who will put bums on seats – i know it – you know that..t
Not been mentioned on the site so far, so here’s a wee leftfield bio. Any guesses?
Managed in 3 European leagues
Respected International manager
Known for promoting U21 players
A well known motivator of players
“The team’s philosophy is ‘power to the people.’ There are no rich or poor here. No classes. That’s why I can say that I am endeavoring for a socialist team.”
” If you know to share what you own, you live happily and with honor. I am a true socialist. I know I can’t save the world on my own; but if there is a struggle against unjustness, I always prefer to be on the frontline, and that is my attitude toward life.”
P.S Don’t think it will be this guy….just a bit of fun!!
connaire12:
We’ve never spoke before, and this is the first time I’ve heard about your situation, but I hope it all goes well for you.
This big family will all be pulling for you.
weeminger
15:33 on 22 May, 2014
Not sure how I would react to such a hypothetical situation. I’ll let you know, if it happens.
Bob O’ Baldy will vote YES! was pggtips2,
Wow, surely No 5 must be a plant and in jest.
HH.