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Neil Lennon

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by romeo9535, Apr 17, 2016.

Discuss Neil Lennon in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Just needs a break.

    Or at the least, stick to managing over here. I just can't imagine him managing a side well in a foreign league. He did OK at Omonia but ultimately ended poorly too.
     
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    I just don't think he's cut out for management nowadays. It's a long time since his first spell here and now. Players expect professionalism and he's the opposite.
     
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  3. paulie walnuts Gold Member Gold Member

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    Could see this coming a mile off. Him working abroad is a recipe for disaster.
    I think he should be looking at media work as well rather than another job in management.
     
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    Yass that’s the path cleared for him to become DOF here
     
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    Sounds like he didn't take the job seriously and has gotten no doubt a decent little payoff..

    Should deffo stick to punditry now. More articulate than he's given credit for actually and always in some sort of roles for Sky, PLZ or whatever..
     
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    Just take a step back mate,no need to be in the public eye all the time.Stuff will fall into place!
     
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    He does know the city
     
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    Was affecting his career a long time ago think him being a player helped him control it but now he doesn’t have to keep fit anymore being retired


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    The pressure of management is the last thing Lenny needs, been a tough time for him lately, needs to focus on his mental and physical health first and foremost.

    As already mentioned he has a vast experience in the game as player and manager, invaluable for a pundit.
     
  11. kenniemk2

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    He should sign up with sky as a full time pundit or premier … sky would suit him as he has experience of playing in efl and epl and won trophies down their whilst he’s experience in playing winning trophies in Scottish premiership and managing and winning trophies in premiership and championship
    Effectively they could use him as a pundit in a epl game a efl game a spfl game or a premiership play off game he’s that experienced he be the most experienced pundit on soccer Saturday if he’s used


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    I actually don’t think he would be a bad dof in all honestly he’s dealt with numerous contact and isn’t afraid to tap a market that’s not the big five and he doesn’t have be be super professional like the manager has to be


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  13. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    His managerial career is becoming a bit of a joke now.

    Needs to stick to punditry.
     
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    Must be q personality issue. Looks to have fallen out with every squad he managed

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  16. kenniemk2

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    I wasn’t meaning for Celtic


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    Keep him as far away from Celtic as possible.
     
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    Maybe not so, but he’s had no real success outside of managing us. The best team in a small league. I don’t think he’s a very attractive prospect for Scottish clubs even though like you say the trophies he’s won
     
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    Speaking to Romanian outlet, Sport pe Surse, Lennon said: "I will speak fully when the time is right. But we were treated very badly by certain people in the Romanian media. You know who I'm talking about.

    What happened was incredibly unprofessional. I want to return to coaching as soon as possible. No, I don't need a break."
     
  20. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    https://sportpesurse.ro/exclusiv-ne...spartirea-de-rapid-cand-revine-in-antrenorat/

    Neil Lennon, the first statements given in Romania, after breaking up with Rapid! When he returns to training

    Neil Lennon (53 years old) left Rapid after only 6 matches, during which he did not achieve any success in the management of Giulești.

    Neil Lennon: 'Incredibly unprofessional'

    Brought as a real blow to Romanian football, if we were to take into account the performances of the past, Neil Lennon was not able to impose himself in the time available, so that Dan Șucu lost his patience. As a result, the technician parted ways with Rapid, and Marius Șumudica was brought in to replace him, but the latter also failed to link the positive results.


    Contacted by the website Sportpesurse.ro , Neil Lennon gave a short reaction. The former coach of Rapid admitted that what happened in Romania left him with a bitter taste, but also that he wants to return to activity soon.

    " I will speak when the time is right. We (not his entire staff) were treated very badly by certain people in the media. You know who I'm talking about. It was incredibly unprofessional. (no if he wants to come back or wants a break) As soon as possible ," said Neil Lennon.



    Neil Lennon does not want to be the Scotland manager


    The adventure in Romania ended quickly for Neil Lennon, who is now back in the UK and taking advantage of his free time. Invited to a podcast in Scotland, the former coach of Rapid was asked if he is tempted to take over the position of national team coach there, and he answered immediately.

    “No, that's for a Scotsman. I personally think the Scotland manager should be Scottish ," Lennon, who is Northern Irish, told Scottish media.

    Afterwards, Neil Lennon was asked about his future, but also about the possibility of returning to the Scottish Championship, where he made history on the Celtic bench.

    “It's not something I really think about. You never know where the game will take you. There are a lot of coaches who go from country to country and really enjoy what they do. Scotland is my home and I love it. "Coaching is such a fickle job and one day you're the king and the next you're the villain, so you just have to find the balance between them and enjoy the experiences," Lennon said.