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did he not get roasted by a pig farmer from Caley, a postman from Ayr and a disposal operative from Ayr in his time as well? Before boasting to them that he earned more in a week than they did in a year? Classy guy alright

i think you will find it was bellamy that was mouthing of for what he earned. not lennon.

the man mite have had limited abilities but he always busted his balls for the team and was always there to get stick from fans all over the country but he didn't care because he was playing for his team who he loved. bit of respect or the guy for his footballing career.  not his own personal life which i agree is a bit suspect, but thats not what we should be judging him on

did he not get roasted by a pig farmer from Caley, a postman from Ayr and a disposal operative from Ayr in his time as well? Before boasting to them that he earned more in a week than they did in a year? Classy guy alright

slim do you ever have anything good to say about anyone, anything cos your an awful f**king humpy ****

Hasnt passed the ball forward in 8 years and needs a taxi to get from box to box

did he not hit a shot at the weekend and score last year? and the ball he playerd for gravesons goal at celtic park earlier this season was one nakamura would be proud of. he was there to do his job, and he did it well. he didnt need to attack from the centre because he had petrov most of the time. so he had to cover him. even this year he made graveson and jarosik look like he was the one at real madrid and chelsea.

Is that the same Neil Lennon who gave a speech praising NI fans, a few weeks ago, or a different one?

what speech is this?

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from teamtalk.com

He has not retired from playing, and could seek a new club in England.

Lennon recently warned manager Gordon Strachan he would be unwilling to settle for the occasional cameo role at Celtic, saying: "I don't want to be the old player that hangs around clapping the boys off."

Former Old Firm star Mo Johnston has already expressed an interest in recruiting Lennon for his Toronto FC side, the Canadian outfit who are in the early stages of their maiden Major League Soccer campaign.

A move overseas looks unlikely just yet however, with the midfielder already rejecting the prospect of playing in America next season.

i think in the first few months in the season he was class. i am a season ticket holder in dundee and he was great up to xmas. he does so much work that goes unnoticed and doesn't complain about it

neil lennon calls time on celtic career
Paul Cuddihy
Neil Lennon has decided to call an end to his Celtic career at the end of the season.

Neil said: "Obviously having been with the Club for so long, it will be a real wrench to leave, but I have thought long and hard about this decision and believe that it is the right one.

"I feel it is right to go out on a high and given that we have just secured the League title for the second year running, I believe that this is the best decision at the best time.

"I have enjoyed my time at the Club immensely. I have worked with two fantastic managers in Gordon Strachan and Martin O'Neill, enjoyed working with some quality players and had a great relationship with the Celtic Board and all the staff at the Club.

"I would also like to thank the Celtic fans for their support. I have enjoyed a good relationship with supporters and sincerely appreciate the backing which they have given me over a number of years.

"This season has been particularly pleasing, having won the Championship, making the Scottish Cup final and obviously getting to the last 16 in the Champions League.

"It was a boyhood dream to play for the Club I loved – I am very proud to have achieved this and played for Celtic for so many years and clearly, when Gordon Strachan made me captain of the Club I was, of course, extremely honoured.

"I look forward to joining my team-mates and the manager in lifting the SPL trophy on Sunday. Great credit should go to the manager and his staff for all they have done over the past two years.

"We still have a good bit to do before the end of the season and I will be doing all I can to make sure we bring the Scottish Cup back to Celtic Park."

Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell commented: "Without doubt, Neil Lennon will rightly be regarded as one of the Club's finest servants.

"Neil has served Celtic with distinction for nearly seven years and has achieved the highest of honours - SPL titles, Scottish Cups, League Cups, not to mention a European final and some famous Champions League victories.

"Clearly, we are all disappointed to see Neil leave the Club, but it is important that we celebrate Neil's contribution and all that he did in bringing such success to the Club in recent years.

"Rightly, since he joined the Club, Neil has been a firm favourite with our supporters and I know that, as captain, he has enjoyed greatly winning back-to-back Championships for the Club and its supporters.

"On behalf of the Celtic Board I would like to sincerely thank Neil for his magnificent contribution to the Club.  Everyone at Celtic wishes Neil the very best for the future."

Celtic Manager Gordon Strachan said: "Neil has been a tremendous asset to Celtic and a great help to me since I came to the club. He is a true competitor and has always been a good team-mate, which I'm sure every player here now, or who has played alongside him in the past would confirm.

"We fully respect his decision and I understand fully that he feels the end of the season is the right time to leave the Club.

"Neil is proud of his achievements at the club, and rightly so, and very proud to be captain of Celtic. He has been vital to our success, winning two league championships in a row and the CIS Cup, as well as reaching this season's Scottish Cup final.

"And to captain Celtic as the club reached the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time was also a tremendous achievement.

"I would like to thank Neil, on a personal level for being a great captain and indeed a friend, through some difficult moments.

"On behalf of all the coaches and backroom staff here I would also like to thank him for everything he's done for Celtic, and we wish him every success for the future."

Martin Reilly, Neil Lennon's representative, said: "Clearly, it is disappointing that Neil has decided to end his time with Celtic but he feels that this is the best time to move on, something which we, of course, fully respect.

"Neil has had a tremendous time with Celtic and will forever love the Club dearly.

"Our dealings with the Club have always been excellent and we have nothing but praise for Chief Executive Peter Lawwell, the Celtic Board and the management at Celtic. Of course, we wish the Club all the very best for the future.

"We would also like to thank Gordon Strachan for everything he has done for Neil over the past two years. Gordon has had an important influence on Neil during this time and we thank him sincerely for the great support he has given his captain."


got some abuse towards the end from celtic fans, but he loved the club, right time to go i think
fair play to neil

i cant see that being too historical as it didnt have a negative impact on the result,

however i would have like to have seen nicky english being sent off in the 1st minute of the 89 hurling final!!

to be fair karl prob needs time to relax as he has had some stunners over the years. and they were alot younger. izzy was very demanding