Celtic confirm appointment of Neil Lennon as new manager on 12-month rolling contract

Celtic have confirmed Neil Lennon as their new permanent manager.

Lennon, who had taken interim charge at the Hoops in February after the departure of Brendan Rodgers, was offered the job after winning the Scottish Cup last weekend.

He has signed a 12-month rolling contract for his second spell as the club’s manager.

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?? Celtic Football Club is delighted to announce that Neil Lennon has been confirmed as the new manager of #CelticFC on a 12-month rolling contract.

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John Kennedy will take on the role of assistant manager, with Damien Duff also continuing in his role as first-team coach.

Lennon told the Celtic website: “It is a massive honour to be named Celtic manager once again. I had always dreamed of returning to this role on a permanent basis and I am absolutely delighted to once again be part of one of the biggest and best clubs in the world – an institution which really does mean so much to me and one which has always been such a huge part of my life.

“When I was asked to take over in February, I felt it was my duty to do so. Celtic will always be my club and I wanted to help finish the job which had been started.

“I was delighted with the way the players stuck to their task and delivered another historic success, which is unlikely to ever be repeated. I was also delighted to receive such great support from our fans since returning, something for which I will be forever grateful.

“In the space of just a few weeks, Trophy Day at Celtic Park and securing the Treble Treble at Hampden are two of my greatest days in football. The energy, total commitment and passion from our supporters, the effort, the talent and desire from our players. It’s these qualities which make our club great and deliver such historic occasions.

“I want to be part of delivering more of these great days and great achievements and I look forward to working with the players, the staff and the fans to make this happen.”

Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell added: “We’re delighted to name Neil as our new manager. Neil stepped up to the plate and answered our call in February, and in the difficult circumstances, played a huge part in delivering the treble to Celtic.

“We have known Neil as a player, captain, coach and manager. He has brought great success to Celtic in the past and we’re sure he’ll do so again in the future. He’s a Celtic man, a winner and someone we’re delighted again to have as part of the club.

“Neil has a great record in identifying players, and he has already been working hard in this area as we look to strengthen the squad this summer. We’re all looking forward to a positive future together.”