Celtic reappoint Neil Lennon as manager until the end of the season

Neil Lennon has returned to Celtic for a second stint as the club’s manager.

The 47-year-old, who won three league titles and two Scottish Cups as boss of the Glasgow giants between 2010 and 2014, is back in the Parkhead hot-seat after Brendan Rodgers replaced Claude Puel at Leicester City.

Lennon has signed a contract until the end of the season and he will be supported by John Kennedy as assistant manager and Damien Duff as first team coach. 

Celtic have reappointed former boss Neil Lennon as manager for the rest of the season

Lennon told CelticFC.net: ‘I am absolutely delighted to be named manager of Celtic again. This is a Club which has been such a huge part of my life already and it is an honour to be asked to return.

‘I have given everything to Celtic as a player and manager already in my career and I am ready to do the same again. I will be doing all I can to continue the great work that has gone on in recent years.

‘I am delighted that John Kennedy and Damien Duff have agreed to be part of my team. John will allow us to have important continuity and Damien will bring real knowledge and experience to the first team squad.

Lennon replaces Brendan Rodgers at Parkhead after he took the Leicester City manager’s job

‘I am returning to one of the biggest and best clubs in world football and I can’t wait to get started.’

Lennon joins Celtic with the club in contention to win the domestic treble for a third straight season.

They have already lifted the League Cup, face Hibs in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and are eight points clear of rivals Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.